SR1995 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Donnell "Slim" Spivey Sr., who passed away on June 12, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Donnell Spivey Sr. was born on October 8, 1956 in Chicago; his parents were Annie Mae and Joe Spivey Sr.; and

WHEREAS, Donnell Spivey Sr. accepted Christ into his life at an early age and was baptized at Hartzell Methodist Church; after graduating from Dunbar Vocational High School in 1974, he attended Chicago State University, where he majored in education and received his Bachelor of Science degree in 1978; and

WHEREAS, Donnell Spivey Sr. worked as an educator at various high schools and elementary schools in Chicago; he also worked as a preschool teacher at his sister's day care center; and

WHEREAS, In 1988, Donnell Spivey Sr. became a Cook County Correctional Sheriff, graduating from the academy with an award for Outstanding Correctional Officer; he was employed by the county for 28 years until his passing; and

WHEREAS, Donnell Spivey Sr. enjoyed listening to music, cooking, working in his garden, and showing his skills in carpentry, plumbing, and mechanical repairs; he was an avid photographer; he was well known for his holiday parties, where he would give out prizes from raffles or other games; he also loved to provide his family and friends with a firework display on the Fourth of July; and

WHEREAS, Donnell Spivey Sr. is survived by his son, Donnell Jr.; his sisters, Deborah Jackson, Doris Tomkins, Cheryl (Tyrone Sr.) Peters, Tracy Hayes, and Scarlet Spivey; his brothers, Joseph Spivey Jr., Anthony (Regina) Spivey, and Kenneth (Wanda) Spivey Sr.; his aunt, Luella Bacon; and many nieces, nephews, other family members, and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with his family and friends, mourn the passing of Donnell "Slim" Spivey Sr.; and be it further

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