SR0008 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Kiley Dwayne Murray, who passed away on December 13, 2010; and

WHEREAS, Kiley Murray was born on May 8, 1972, in Chicago; his parents are Robin Butler and Darrell Murray; and

WHEREAS, Kiley Murray attended Parkland Community College and completed 2 years of study in Parkland's engineering program; and

WHEREAS, Kiley Murray was well known as a devoted father to his children; seeking more opportunities for himself and his family, he relocated part-time to Atlanta, Georgia, despite his love for Chicago; while living in Atlanta, his love and passion for cars and motorcycles grew and he enjoyed them as much as he could; and

WHEREAS, Kiley Murray joined the New Friendship Missionary Baptist Church at an early age and was baptized under the leadership of Reverend Stroy Freeman; he had recently been attending New Life Covenant Christian Church under the leadership of Pastor John Hanna; and

WHEREAS, Kiley Murray is survived by his parents, Robin and Darrell; his fiancée, Tammye Flowers; his children, Kyla, K'la, Kiley Jr., Lauren, Jonathon, Kilen, and McK'la; his sisters, Tracy, Jamie, Lisa, Olivia, Felicia, Lexus, and Darrah; his grandmothers, Mrs. Josie Baskin and Mrs. Sadie Murray; his 9 uncles and 5 aunts; his niece and 2 nephews; and his many other relatives and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of Kiley Dwayne Murray; and be it further

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