SR0799 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Captain Jason Wade Hitch, formerly of Champaign-Urbana and Normal, who passed away on December 14, 2021; and

WHEREAS, Cpt. Hitch was born in Champaign on December 18, 1975; he attended Holy Cross Elementary School; he graduated from Champaign Central High School in 1994; he earned his Bachelor of Science from Illinois State University in 2001; and

WHEREAS, Cpt. Hitch served in the U.S. Army Reserves; his proudest accomplishment was attaining the rank of first lieutenant while stationed out of Lakeland, Florida; he attained the rank of captain posthumously; and

WHEREAS, Cpt. Hitch owned and operated several businesses in Champaign, including A Pampered Pet, Puttin' on the Dog, Balloon Creations, and Jason's Balloons and Spoons; he successfully sold car parts, memorabilia, and cosmetics on eBay; he also started the online snack business Gifting Fun; and

WHEREAS, Cpt. Hitch starred in season 2 of 90 Day Fiance, in which he married Cassia Taveras of Brazil; they were divorced in 2018; and

WHEREAS, Cpt. Hitch dearly loved his Shetland Sheepdogs, Frank and Shara; he was an avid car lover and could often be found working with his father on old Mercedes or El Caminos, of which he owned four; he was especially proud of his '87 El Camino, which he lovingly restored; and

WHEREAS, Cpt. Hitch is survived by his father, Ron; his siblings, Ryan Hitch and Shannon (Kendric) Speagle; and his nieces and nephews, Ellis, Vivienne, Clementine, and Lyndon Speagle; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Captain Jason Wade Hitch 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 Cpt. Hitch as an expression of our deepest sympathy.