SR0955 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Archie Lee Spann Jr. of Rock Island, who passed away on January 9, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Archie Spann Jr. was born in Wilson, Arkansas to Archie G. Spann Sr. and Minnie Shaw on June 26, 1943; his stepfather, Isaac T. Vaughn, played a big role in his life; he served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War; he married Juanita Ivy in Louisville, Mississippi on July 4, 1971; and

WHEREAS, Archie Spann Jr. worked for John Deere Harvester Works as a drill press operator; and

WHEREAS, Archie Spann Jr. enjoyed motorcycle riding, hanging out with his friends at the park, and spending time with family; and

WHEREAS, Archie Spann Jr. was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Dorothy Christopher; and

WHEREAS, Archie Spann Jr. is survived by his wife, Juanita Spann; his children, Keith Spann, Archie B. Spann, Kevin (Lisetta Coleman-Spann) Spann, Minnie (Damon Locke) Spann-Locke, and Chasidy Spann; his grandchildren, Armando, Relmilio, Asya, Reuben, Odessa, Jahleel, Davoria, Damari, and Da'Montrez; a host of great-grandchildren; his siblings, Thomas "Tony" L. (Denise) Spann, Mabel Gibbs, Elaine Ross, Janice Gouse, James B. (Patricia) Vaughn Sr., and Issac (Bessie "Neicie") Christopher; 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 Archie Lee Spann Jr. 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 Archie Spann Jr. as an expression of our deepest sympathy.