SR0897 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Furio "Rio" Richmond Faulkner, who passed away on August 30, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Rio Faulkner was born in Springfield to Jacob and Lindsay (Horn) Faulkner on January 27, 2010; and

WHEREAS, Rio Faulkner enjoyed watching movies at the drive-in and videos on his iPad and tiny TV, including Thomas the Train, Paw Patrol, and Cars; he loved music, balloons, pumpkins, Halloween, and the Christmas tree lights and train; his favorite foods were grapes, popcorn, and scrambled eggs; and

WHEREAS, Rio Faulkner loved his family and the special bond they shared; he had a special gift of touching the hearts of everyone who knew him, and he could put a smile on the face of anyone he met; despite his life-long struggles, he was the happiest, sweetest, and most caring boy, who was always concerned about the wellbeing of others; and

WHEREAS, Rio Faulkner was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, John W. and Alice R. Horn; his great-grandma Murphy; and his cousins, Ryne and Patrick Sheehan; and

WHEREAS, Rio Faulkner is survived by his parents; his sisters, Madelyn Dobron and Phoenix Faulkner; his brothers, Flash and Varro Faulkner; his grandparents, Alan and Gail Horn, James Faulkner, Carolin Faulkner (Patrice Brooks); his uncles, Brian (Tara) Horn, Adam (Brittany Downs) Horn, and Nick (Beth) Faulkner; his aunt, Lynn Sheehan; and his cousins, Austen, Carley, Evan, Lily, Harrison, Emma, Erin, Christine, Rylyn, Daniel, Erika, and Ethan; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Furio "Rio" Richmond Faulkner, and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Rio Faulkner as an expression of our deepest sympathy.