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SENATE RESOLUTION

  
 
2    WHEREAS, Specialist Henry Jarrett "Mitch" Mayfield Jr. 
3bravely served our country in the United States Army, 
4selflessly dedicating his time on earth to protecting our lives 
5and keeping our families safe; and
  
 
6    WHEREAS, SPC Mayfield, age 23, of Hazel Crest was killed in 
7action on January 5, 2020 from injuries sustained during a 
8terror attack on the Manda Bay Airfield in Kenya; and
  
 
9    WHEREAS, After attending Northern Illinois University, SPC 
10Mayfield enlisted in the Army; he joined the U.S. Army on 
11August 21, 2017 and was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 58th 
12Aviation Regiment, 164th Theater Airfield Operations Group, 
13Fort Rucker, Alabama; and
  
 
14    WHEREAS, SPC Mayfield  was described by the commander of Air 
15Traffic Services Command as an individual who inspired those 
16with whom he served to excel both on and off duty; he received 
17numerous awards and commendations, including the  Bronze Star 
18Medal (posthumous), the Purple Heart, (posthumous), the  Army 
19Achievement Medal, the  National Defense Service Medal, the 
20Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, the  Global War on 
21Terrorism Service Medal, the  Army Service Ribbon, the  Overseas 
22Service Ribbon, the  Combat Action Badge (posthumous), the  
 
 
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1Combat and Special Skill Basic Marksmanship Qualification 
2Badge, the Weapon Bar: Rifle, the Sharpshooter Bar, and the 
3Overseas Service Bar; and
  
 
4    WHEREAS, SPC Mayfield graduated from Hillcrest High School 
5in Country Club Hills, where he enjoyed playing sports, 
6especially basketball, and spending time with family; and
  
 
7    WHEREAS, SPC Mayfield is survived by his father and 
8stepmother, Henry J. Mayfield Sr. and Carmoneta 
9Horton-Mayfield, and eight siblings; therefore, be it
 
  
10    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL 
11ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of 
12Specialist Henry Jarrett "Mitch" Mayfield Jr. and extend our 
13sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew 
14and loved him; and be it further
  
 
15    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
16presented to  the family of  SPC Mayfield as an expression of our 
17deepest sympathy.