SR1823 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Jeffery Scott Turner, who passed away on April 24, 2016 at the age of 54; and

WHEREAS, Jeffrey Turner began his joy of knowledge at an early age; he was a graduate of Hales Franciscan High, where he was in Who's Who; after graduating summa cum laude from Southern Illinois University Carbondale in 1985, he served as an educator for more than 20 years, blessing many Chicago area elementary schools such as Alain Locke Charter and Oliver Wendell Holmes Elementary School and Maria Catalyst Charter School; and

WHEREAS, Jeffrey Turner's love of mentoring and educating children drove him to become a coach; he served as coach of the girls basketball team, who recently won their division; he also served as a little league coach for many years and ultimately became certified as a referee; and

WHEREAS, Jeffrey Turner was the husband of Jackie Turner; the father of Jerrell S. Turner; the grandfather of Jamari, Jensis, Jerrod, and Jaiden Turner; and the sister of Yolie Turner; 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 Jeffery Scott Turner; and be it further

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