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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
3learn of the death of Barry Laroy Swanson, who passed away on
4September 16, 2015; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Barry Swanson was born on January 16, 1964; his
6parents were John L. Swanson and Betty Jo Fagan; and
 
7    WHEREAS, Barry Swanson received Christ at an early age and
8was educated in the Chicago Public School system; and
 
9    WHEREAS, Barry Swanson was a loyal employee of the
10Merchandise Mart in Chicago for many years as a dock worker;
11and
 
12    WHEREAS, Barry Swanson enjoyed bowling, dancing, and
13spending time with his children and grandchildren; and
 
14    WHEREAS, Barry Swanson was preceded in death by his father;
15and
 
16    WHEREAS, Barry Swanson is survived by his mother; his
17sister, Jodi (Anthony); his daughters, Francine (Joshua),
18Tatiana, and Shantell; his sons, Johnell, Terrell, Dezmond,
19D'Ante, Martrell, and Travell; his special nephews, AJay and

 

 

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1Kendrick; his 11 grandchildren; his special grand-nephew; his
2long-time companion, Tawaina; and his many aunts, uncles,
3cousins, and friends; therefore, be it
 
4    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL
5ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with his
6family and friends, mourn the passing of Barry Laroy Swanson;
7and be it further
 
8    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
9presented to the family of Barry Swanson as an expression of
10our sympathy.