SR0596 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0596 LRB103 35303 LAW 65347 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Graham Joseph Hosman, who passed away on November 3, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Graham Hosman was born on October 6, 2015; he was the firstborn son of three to Andrew and Jennifer (Parks) Hosman of Eldorado; and

WHEREAS, Graham Hosman loved dinosaurs, fishing in his grandfather's pond, building Legos, and anything with a ball; he expressed hopes of becoming a preacher and a paleontologist, and he assuredly would have excelled at both; and

WHEREAS, Graham Hosman was known for his compassion and the tenderness he bestowed on the elderly, the young, and the hurting; he steadfastly prayed for the needs of others, humbly submitted to endless intrusions to his person, and taught others by example the beauty of contentment through his lack of complaints; and

WHEREAS, Graham Hosman will be remembered for his determination, perseverance, competitive spirit, keen mind, and desire to please loved ones; and

WHEREAS, Graham Hosman was preceded in death by his paternal great-grandfather, Dr. Elliott Partridge; his paternal great-grandparents, Reba Marie and Lloyd Johns; his maternal great-grandfather, Emil Allen; and his honorary maternal great-grandfather, James Parks; and

WHEREAS, Graham Hosman is survived by his parents; his younger brothers, Parker and Eli; his paternal grandparents, Joe "PaPa" and Joni "Omi" Hosman; his maternal grandparents, Larry "Granddad" and Cathy "Nana" Parks; his paternal great-grandmother, Darla Partridge; his maternal great-grandmother, Rita Allen; his honorary maternal great-grandmother, Cathlene Parks; and his many aunts, uncles, and cousins; 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 Graham Joseph Hosman 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 Graham Hosman as an expression of our deepest sympathy.