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| 1 | | SENATE RESOLUTION
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| 2 | | WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened |
| 3 | | to learn of the death of Dr. Akintunde Bowden, formerly of |
| 4 | | Chicago, who passed away on April 19, 2025; and
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| 5 | | WHEREAS, Dr. Bowden was born to Nathaniel and Vena Bowden |
| 6 | | in Chicago on July 26, 1983; he was raised in the Englewood |
| 7 | | neighborhood of Chicago, which shaped his resilience, |
| 8 | | character, and dedication towards serving the community; he |
| 9 | | graduated from the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) |
| 10 | | College of Dentistry; and
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| 11 | | WHEREAS, Dr. Bowden dedicated his entire professional |
| 12 | | career to public service, serving faithfully as the dental |
| 13 | | director of Milwaukee Health Services; from the moment he |
| 14 | | graduated until his passing, he committed himself fully to the |
| 15 | | care of his community, working tirelessly to uplift those |
| 16 | | around him while touching countless lives with his skill, |
| 17 | | kindness, and unwavering commitment; and
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| 18 | | WHEREAS, Dr. Bowden was an incredibly generous and loving |
| 19 | | individual, and his actions consistently reflected his deep |
| 20 | | compassion for others; he made it a priority to give back to |
| 21 | | those in need, whether through donating, volunteering his |
| 22 | | time, or simply offering a helping hand; and
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| 1 | | WHEREAS, Dr. Bowden's greatest joy was his family; he |
| 2 | | served as a source of pride and comfort to his parents, as a |
| 3 | | protector, an encourager, and a confidant to his siblings, and |
| 4 | | as a devoted and loving partner to his wife; to all who knew |
| 5 | | him, he was beloved for his humility, unwavering faith, and |
| 6 | | gentle spirit; and
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| 7 | | WHEREAS, Dr. Bowden's life was a true testament of love, |
| 8 | | faith, courage, and service, and his legacy will continue to |
| 9 | | inspire all who carry his memory forward; and
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| 10 | | WHEREAS, Dr. Bowden was preceded in death by his sister, |
| 11 | | Kimberly Bowden; and
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| 12 | | WHEREAS, Dr. Bowden is survived by his spouse, Teresa |
| 13 | | Bell; his parents; his siblings, Joseph Bowden, Sakeenah |
| 14 | | Bowden, Dr. Ogbonna Bowden, Camara (Dantea) Bowden, Nia |
| 15 | | Bowden, Kenyam (Komlan) Bowden, and Dr. Adeniji (Danielle) |
| 16 | | Bowden; his nieces and nephews; and a host of extended family, |
| 17 | | friends, and colleagues; therefore, be it
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| 18 | | RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL |
| 19 | | ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of |
| 20 | | Dr. Akintunde Bowden and extend our sincere condolences to his |
| 21 | | family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it |