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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened
3to learn of the death of Joseph B. Stokes, who passed away on
4March 9, 2022; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Joseph Stokes was born on April 22, 1986; and
 
6    WHEREAS, Joseph Stokes was the physical education teacher
7at Holy Family School in North Lawndale; he worked hard to
8cultivate an individual relationship with each student and to
9understand each unique personality; he encouraged his students
10to be their best selves in all situations; and
 
11    WHEREAS, Joseph Stokes was a football fanatic, according
12to his sister, Tina; he played football in high school and
13college, and he previously coached at Proviso East; and
 
14    WHEREAS, Joseph Stokes is survived by two children, a
1513-year-old and a 15-year-old; he spent a great deal of time
16with his boys, and both are involved in sports; and
 
17    WHEREAS, Joseph Stokes was sweet, caring, and kind and
18enjoyed helping others; he will especially be remembered for
19his positive attitude and the joyous energy he shared;
20therefore, be it
 

 

 

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1    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL
2ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
3Joseph B. Stokes and extend our sincere condolences to his
4family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it
5further
 
6    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
7presented to the family of Joseph Stokes as an expression of
8our deepest sympathy.