SR0982 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0982 LRB103 40609 ECR 73276 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of MoDena "Mo" Stinnette, PhD., who passed away on April 26, 2024; and

WHEREAS, MoDena Stinnette was born on October 9, 1969; she was an author, mother, daughter, sister, counselor, certified peer recovery support specialist, professor, community psychologist, and personal hero to many; and

WHEREAS, MoDena Stinnette spent many years of her life battling substance use disorder and was extremely proud of her recovery; and

WHEREAS, MoDena Stinnette received a BA in 2007, an MBA in 2009, and a PhD. in community psychology in 2022, all from National Louis University, where she was an active member of the community, serving as president of the Student Assembly and participating in the Black Student Union; and

WHEREAS, MoDena Stinnette published the book Inside Out in 2010; and

WHEREAS, MoDena Stinnette was an avid fan of the character Batman; and

WHEREAS, MoDena Stinnette always looked out for the underdog, the disenfranchised, the lost, and the broken; she was never boastful or proud and was known as someone who would show up, roll up her sleeves, and help; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of MoDena "Mo" Stinnette, PhD., and extend our sincere condolences to her family, friends, and all who knew and loved her; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of MoDena Stinnette as an expression of our deepest sympathy.