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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened 
3to learn of the death of Abigail Elise "Abbey" Edwards of 
4Springfield, who was born on November 18, 1999 and passed away 
5on January 24, 2024; and
 
6    WHEREAS, Abbey Edwards worked at the Springfield Police 
7Department, where she was soon to begin a new position; she 
8also loved working with children and taught at Silver Leaf 
9Academy prior to joining the Springfield Police Department; 
10her love of the police department helped her decide to 
11register for classes in the fall of 2023; she enjoyed her 
12courses at Lincoln Land Community College and maintained a 4.0 
13GPA while working two jobs; and
 
14    WHEREAS, Abbey Edwards was a vivacious young woman who 
15lived life to the fullest; her smile and confidence would 
16shine in every room; she knew no strangers; she loved everyone 
17fiercely, and that love was shown through the toughest of 
18times; she was a wonderful daughter, little sister, and big 
19sister; she always let everyone know how she felt and was the 
20first to offer love when needed; and
 
21    WHEREAS, Abbey Edwards is survived by her parents, 
22Elizabeth and Don Edwards Jr.; her brother, Alex Edwards; her 
 
 
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1sister, Allie Edwards; her grandparents, Martha Brown and 
2Polly and Don Edwards Sr.; her cats, Coraline and Beans; and 
3all those who loved her; therefore, be it
 
4    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL 
5ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of 
6Abigail Elise "Abbey" Edwards and extend our sincere 
7condolences to her family, friends, and all who knew and loved 
8her; and be it further
 
9    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
10presented to the family of Abbey Edwards as an expression of 
11our deepest sympathy.