SR0849 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Brian N. Cox of Sawyerville, who passed away on November 22, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Brian Cox was born in Litchfield to Glen R. "Buzzy" and Barbara A. (Olds) Cox on November 23, 1974; he served in the U.S. Army and married Khara L. Sies in Carlinville on December 23, 1994; and

WHEREAS, Brian Cox was a correctional officer at the federal correctional institute in Greenville; he was a member of the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation and Local 1304 - Council of Prisons; he also worked on the family farm; and

WHEREAS, Brian Cox was a member of VFW Post 4547 in Gillespie; he enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, gardening, camping, and taking care of animals; he and his daughter, Brilynn, shared a love of animals; he also enjoyed being with his family and listening to old music; and

WHEREAS, Brian Cox was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Norman Sies; his sister, Sara Beth Cox; his nephew, Caleb Cox; and his uncles, Stephen Olds and Jim Huhsmann; and

WHEREAS, Brian Cox is survived by his wife, Khara; his daughter, Brilynn Hayden Cox; his parents; his siblings, Cheryl (Marty) Derganc, Annette (Bart) Baker, Glen Joseph (Joann) Cox, Barbie Cox, Glenda (Tim) Margaritas, Kathleen Cox, Michael Cox, Cara (Tim Bates) Cox, Dale (Tina) Cox, and Brady (Brandi) Cox; his mother-in-law, Joyce Sies; his sister-in-law, Katina (Chester) Weller; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews; 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 Brian N. Cox 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 Brian Cox as an expression of our deepest sympathy.