SR2514 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Cory Lushon "CJ" Foster Jr., who passed away on December 13, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Cory Foster Jr. was born in Oak Park to Cory Sr. and Shindana Foster on September 28, 1996; he attended Lincoln Elementary School and graduated from the Living Word Christian Center; he attended St. Joseph High School and graduated from Proviso West High School; he was baptized on June 22, 2003 at St. Michael Missionary Baptist Church, where he served in the Youth Choir and Audio and Video Ministry; and

WHEREAS, Cory Foster Jr. obtained his worker permit at the age of 15; his first job was for the Village of Bellwood over several summers; he later went on to work at AAA Rental, Blaze Pizza, Dollar Tree, Gate Gourmet, Dicks Sporting Goods, and Walmart; and

WHEREAS, Cory Foster Jr. was affectionately known as "Bump"; he enjoyed singing, playing the piano and drums, and traveling across the country and around the world; he was always helping others in any way he could; and

WHEREAS, Cory Foster Jr. is survived by his parents, Illinois State Representative Cory Sr. and Shindana Foster; his sister, Jayla Foster; his grandmother, Sabrina (Donald) Foster Greer; his grandfather, McKenzie Wallace; his great-grandmothers, Fannie Scott, Alma Boykin, and Lilla Hall; his uncles, Lattrell (Aisha) Foster, Michael (Marjorie) Hammond, Jonathan Foster, and Rodriguez Boykin; his aunts, Saneshia Foster, Latara Hammond, Kimberly Wallace, and Sherray Hammond; his godparents, Angela Buchanan, and Gregory (Yara) Buchanan; his godbrothers and godsisters, Diontae, Aria, Divontae, Makayla, Brianna, Dante, and Jordan; several great-aunts and great-uncles; and a host of cousins, relatives and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Cory Lushon Foster Jr., 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 Cory Foster Jr. as an expression of our deepest sympathy.