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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
3learn of the death of Kenneth Allen Whitney, who passed away at
4the age of 59; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Kenneth Whitney was born on August 7, 1957 in
6Chicago; his parents were Gloria and Clifton Collins; and
 
7    WHEREAS, Kenneth Whitney attended Amos A. Stagg Elementary
8School and Calumet High School; and
 
9    WHEREAS, Kenneth Whitney enjoyed music, particularly the
10Commodores and Earth, Wind, and Fire; he enjoyed watching the
11Chicago Bears and spending time with his grandchildren; he was
12also known as a jack of all trades who was talented with home
13repairs, plumbing, and painting; and
 
14    WHEREAS, Kenneth Whitney was preceded in death by his
15parents and his nephew, Michael; and
 
16    WHEREAS, Kenneth Whitney is survived by his children,
17DeAngelo and Charlotta; his sisters, Karen and Dianna; his
18grandchildren, Dimante, Diamond, Devonte, Derrick, Avonte,
19Alexis, Ceonte, Kiarri, and Kenya; his nephew, Tyresius; his
20nieces, Angela and Joyce; many cousins, other family members,

 

 

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1and friends; and his special friend, Diane; therefore, be it
 
2    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL
3ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with his
4family and friends, mourn the passing of Kenneth Allen Whitney;
5and be it further
 
6    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
7presented to the family of Kenneth Whitney as an expression of
8our sympathy.