HR1192 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Derrick Booth, Jr. of Peoria, who passed away on May 24, 2014; and

WHEREAS, Derrick Booth, Jr. was born on January 6, 1992 to Mecca Taylor and Derrick Booth, Sr.; he was a 2010 graduate of Manual Academy and attended Illinois Central College and the Job Corps, receiving a certification in culinary arts; and

WHEREAS, Affectionately known as "DJ", Derrick Booth, Jr. had a love for all things culinary which grew out of his work with his grandmother, Yvonne, at Booth Rental Catering; he worked for Steak 'n Shake, Bob Evans, and most recently with the South Side Mission; and

WHEREAS, Derrick Booth, Jr. was a member of St. Paul Baptist Church, where he served on the audio/visual and youth ministries; and

WHEREAS, Derrick Booth, Jr. is survived by his father and stepmother, Derrick and State Representative Jehan Booth, Sr.; his mother and step-father, Mecca and Kevin Beasley, Sr.; 2 brothers, Chancellor Booth and Jeremiah Taylor; 2 sisters, Kalia Beasley and Jianna Yvonne Booth; his grandparents, Rudy and Yvonne Booth, Edward and Geraldine Jackson, Jr., and Gilbert Taylor; and other family and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Derrick Booth, 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 Derrick Booth, Jr. as an expression of our deepest sympathy.