SR1593 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Oyedele "Oye" Olupitan of Chicago, who passed away on August 18, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Oye Olupitan was born to Mary E. and David D. Olupitan in Chicago on February 23, 1978; he attended Young High School and Calumet High School and then studied at Kennedy King College; and

WHEREAS, Oye Olupitan was an entrepreneur and talented lifestyle merchandiser, automotive technician, jewelry designer, and visual artist, specializing in drawing and airbrushing; he also worked for Ford Motor Company and Amazon; and

WHEREAS, Oye Olupitan had a passion for recording his own rap music, fashion, poetry, traveling, cooking, eating, dancing, libations, top of the line footwear, The Chicago Bulls, especially during the championship era, and swimming; his family meant everything to him; he had a big personality, a sarcastic sense of humor, and an infectious smile and will be remembered as an influential neighborhood icon; and

WHEREAS, Oye Olupitan was preceded in death by his parents and his infant daughter, Kaliya Alayla Skye Olupitan; and

WHEREAS, Oye Olupitan is survived by his daughter, Jasmine Monique Hodges; his grandson, Tacari Zarell Wright Jr.; his brothers, Olumide Olupitan and Taiwo Olupitan; his sister, Kehinde Olupitan; his niece, Olivia Olufumilayo Alexander–Olupitan; his uncle, Larry Taylor; his aunt, Louise Taylor; the entire Hodges family; his special friends, Berahyah Hodges and Trish Jackson; and his extended children, Corey Pendleton and Divine Jackson; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Oyedele "Oye" Olupitan 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 Oye Olupitan as an expression of our deepest sympathy.