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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened 
3to learn of the death of Meyers Everitt of Springfield, who 
4passed away on September 4, 2025; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Meyers Everitt, the son of Jason and Molly 
6Everitt, was born in Springfield on November 27, 2024; he was 
7named after his great-grandfather, Ronald Meyers; and
 
8    WHEREAS, Meyers Everitt was affectionately and jokingly 
9called "Taco John" after being wrapped in a tortilla blanket 
10given to him by Santa the previous year, and his toes were 
11referred to as "taco beans"; and
 
12    WHEREAS, Meyers Everitt, in his brief yet joyful life, 
13became known for thinking with his tongue sticking out, giving 
14the best snuggles and cuddles, and bringing immense joy and 
15light to everyone around him; and
 
16    WHEREAS, Meyers Everitt loved watching sensory videos of 
17dancing fruits to the music of Kendrick Lamar and ceiling 
18fans; he also loved eating chicken and noodles made by his 
19sister; and
 
20    WHEREAS, Meyers Everitt's love of dogs, particularly his 
 
 
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1favorite puppy, Lolly, left an indelible mark of purity and 
2innocence on others; he cherished sharing snuggles and joy 
3with Lolly and Uncle Donk's dogs; and
 
4    WHEREAS, Meyers Everitt will be remembered for his 
5boisterous spirit, curious mind, and chubby cheeks and for 
6teaching his loved ones to enjoy life and to dance like no one 
7is watching; and
 
8    WHEREAS, Meyers Everitt was preceded in death by his 
9grandparents, David V. and Sharon Leach, and his cousin, 
10Xavier O'Shell; and
 
11    WHEREAS, Meyers Everitt is survived by his parents; his 
12siblings, Melody Sims-Everitt and Mason Everitt; his 
13grandparents, Krista "Mimi" Shiffer, Richard and Christina 
14Everitt, and Sandra "Ma-Ma" Warner; his uncles and aunts, 
15David "Uncle Donk" and Marisha "ReRe" Leach, Justin and Tina 
16Everitt, Sarah "Aunt Say Say" Leach, Dee Dee Sims, and Karisa 
17Everitt; his cousins Davey, Tyler, Dean, Mercedes Leach, 
18Damaris, Jimmy Chipolla, Alexis O'Shell, Zoe, Aubree, Luna, 
19and Juniper Everitt; therefore, be it
 
20    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL 
21ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of 
22Meyers Everitt and extend our sincere condolences to his 
 
 
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1family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it 
2further
 
3    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
4presented to the family of Meyers Everitt as an expression of 
5our deepest sympathy.