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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
3learn of the death of Trystin Kavan Higginbotham of Riverton,
4who passed away on September 10, 2020; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Trystin Higginbotham was born to Andrew
6Higginbotham and Chasti D. Burnett-Higginbotham on April 15,
72005; he attended Sherman Elementary School and Williamsville
8Junior High School; most recently, he was a sophomore at
9Williamsville High School; and
 
10    WHEREAS, Trystin Higginbotham enjoyed going to school and
11planned a future in forensic science; he loved the beauty of
12the winter months and a variety of activities with his friends
13and family, which included fishing, camping,
14strength-training, running, hiking, horseback riding,
15kayaking, and weekend basketball with his friends; and
 
16    WHEREAS, Trystin Higginbotham was diligent with his
17studies, especially his Bible reading; no matter what he set
18out to do, he did it to the best of his ability; he was a
19hardworking young man and loved everyone, and all who met him
20fell for his warm smile and winning personality; and
 
21    WHEREAS, Trystin Higginbotham was preceded in death by his

 

 

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1father, Andrew Higginbotham, and his grandparents, Jackie and
2Edna Faye Higginbotham; and
 
3    WHEREAS, Trystin Higginbotham is survived by his mother,
4Chasti D. Burnett; his sisters, Calista and Candra
5Higginbotham; his brother, Devin Higginbotham, and Devin's
6son, Greyson; his grandparents, Malcolm and Carolyn Dianne
7Burnett; his uncle, Aaron (Yu-Ling); numerous aunts, uncles,
8and cousins; and his beloved dog, Lobo; therefore, be it
 
9    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL
10ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
11Trystin Kavan Higginbotham and extend our sincere condolences
12to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be
13it further
 
14    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
15presented to the family of Trystin Higginbotham as an
16expression of our deepest sympathy.