SR2214 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Steven G. Thomas of Richmond, who passed away on August 11, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Steven Thomas was born on May 17, 1990 in Woodstock; his parents were Theodore and Becky Thomas; and

WHEREAS, Steven Thomas graduated from Richmond-Burton High School in 2008 and participated in football and weightlifting; and

WHEREAS, Steven Thomas worked as a farmer for Giles Farms in Harvard; and

WHEREAS, Steven Thomas was a former Cub Scout and loved bowling, tractor pulls, and county fairs; and

WHEREAS, Steven Thomas was preceded by his grandparents, Walter and Kay Thomas and Richard and Leona McFarlin; and

WHEREAS, Steven Thomas is survived by his parents; his sister, Samantha Thomas; his nephew, Mason Cruz; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins; 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 Steven G. Thomas; and be it further

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