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SENATE RESOLUTION

  
 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to 
3learn of the death of Corey Martell Butler, who passed away on 
4January 18, 2018; and
  
 
5    WHEREAS, Corey Butler was born to Tamara and Robert Butler 
6on April 24, 1991; affectionately known to his family as 
7"Coco," he attended elementary and high school at Proviso Area 
8Exceptional Children (P.A.E.C.); he graduated from high school 
9in 2013; after graduation, he attended Sequin Day Program; and
  
 
10    WHEREAS, Corey Butler attended White Pines Ranch Camp for 
11one week every year; he also attended Camp Sequin for one week 
12every year; and
  
 
13    WHEREAS, Corey Butler loved music, dancing, and playing 
14video games; he enjoyed spending time with his two best 
15friends, Jason and Camron, and watching wrestling with his 
16nephew, Troy; he enjoyed going to family gatherings and 
17parties; he enjoyed his life to the fullest; and
  
 
18    WHEREAS, Corey Butler was preceded in death by his father; 
19his sister, Tanisha Butler; and his grandmothers, Diane 
20Buchanan and Alice Butler; and
  
 
 
 
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1    WHEREAS, Corey Butler is survived by his mother; his 
2brothers, Michael and Robert; his sisters, Courtney and Tamira; 
3his grandfather, Frank; his three nephews and four nieces; his 
4many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends; and his family at the 
5Sequin Day Program, The Answer Inc. and the Special Olympics; 
6therefore, be it
  
 
7    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL 
8ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of 
9Corey Martell Butler and extend our sincere condolences to his 
10family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it 
11further
  
 
12    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
13presented to the family of Corey Butler as an expression of our 
14deepest sympathy.