Illinois General Assembly - Full Text of SR0038

SR0038 LRB104 09631 LAW 19696 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Aaron LaShawn Pittman-Teague, who passed away on January 6, 2025; and

WHEREAS, Aaron Pittman-Teague was born to Josephine L. Teague and Aaron L. Pittman in Kankakee on October 23, 1995; he was raised in the Bourbonnais area; he completed his elementary and high school education in Kankakee and Marseilles, where he excelled in sports, particularly wrestling and football; he graduated from Ottawa Township High School and pursued higher education at Illinois Valley Community College; he later returned to Bourbonnais; he married his wife, Melissa, in 2023, and he embraced the role of bonus dad to her daughter, Emery; and

WHEREAS, Aaron Pittman-Teague began working as a full-time temporary highway maintainer for the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) in November 2023; he also served such organizations as DHL and the Illinois Department of Corrections; throughout his professional career, he was noted for demonstrating a remarkable work ethic; and

WHEREAS, Aaron Pittman-Teague was a passionate music enthusiast and dedicated much of his time to his studio, managing artists and recording his own music; his work as a creative sound engineer earned him credits in various films, and he owned a label in partnership with Universal Records; and

WHEREAS, Aaron Pittman-Teague was deeply involved in his community, coaching youth basketball and sharing his love for sports and fishing with those around him; and

WHEREAS, Aaron Pittman-Teague, often referred to as a "gentle giant", was known for his kindness, humor, and generosity; he will be remembered for his infectious energy and his passion for family; and

WHEREAS, Aaron Pittman-Teague's tragic loss deeply saddened the entire team of IDOT, as all IDOT workers in the field share a bond as they selflessly strive to keep the public safe; and

WHEREAS, Aaron Pittman-Teague was preceded in death by his great-grandmother, Rosie L. Teague, and his grandmother, Waneda Pittman; and

WHEREAS, Aaron Pittman-Teague is survived by his wife, Melissa; his stepdaughter, Emery; his parents; his grandmother, Ruthel Teague; his siblings, Zaida Teague-Calvin, Jordan Teague, TyKeisha Washington, Rochaud Alexander Pittman, Sydney Doyal, Taylor Doyal, Skyler Pittman, and London Pittman; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, cousins, and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Aaron LaShawn Pittman-Teague 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 Aaron Pittman-Teague as an expression of our deepest sympathy.