HR0840 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Deveraux Rogest Hubbard, II of Peoria, who passed away on December 16, 2013; and

WHEREAS, Deveraux Hubbard, II was born on April 19, 1994 in Peoria to Deveraux and Kristie (nee Moore) Hubbard; and

WHEREAS, Deveraux Hubbard, II, affectionately known as "Two", graduated from Richwoods High School in 2012, where he was a scholar and a member of the 2011 5A Illinois State High School Association State Runner-Up football team; he was a sophomore at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale; and

WHEREAS, Deveraux Hubbard, II had a strong work ethic; he previously worked as a lifeguard at the RiverPlex Recreation and Wellness Center, as a produce person at Walmart, and as an attendant at Simons Mortuary; he was one of the first Eagle Scouts of Boy Scout Troop 219 and enjoyed action movies, listening to music, and being with his friends; and

WHEREAS, Deveraux Hubbard, II was preceded in death by his grandfather, Kelly Moore; and

WHEREAS, Deveraux Hubbard, II is survived by his parents, the Reverend Deveraux and Kristie Hubbard; his sister, Drew Renee' Hubbard; his brother, Dawson R. Hubbard; his grandparents, Theda Lynn and the Reverend Danny (Carroll) Hubbard; his great-grandmothers, Laura Drew and Myrtie Moore; and a host of uncles, cousins, friends, the Peoria community, and his St. Paul Church family; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Deveraux Rogest Hubbard, II, 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 Deveraux Hubbard, II as an expression of our deepest sympathy.