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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened 
3to learn of the death of Kaleb Deer, who passed away on April 
414, 2026; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Kaleb Deer, the son of former Cook County 
6Commissioner Dennis Deer and Barbara Deer, was born on May 5, 
72002; he received his degree in psychology from Northern 
8Illinois University, and he was actively pursuing his Master 
9of Business of Administration; he was a member of Omega Psi Phi 
10Fraternity, Inc., where he embraced the principles of 
11leadership, discipline, and service; and
 
12    WHEREAS, Kaleb Deer worked as a mental health counselor, 
13serving individuals at their most vulnerable with compassion, 
14patience, and dignity; he gained experience at Stroger 
15Hospital and in a congressional office, developing a deeper 
16understanding of systems and advocacy; he was also an 
17entrepreneur, founding the Stealth Clothing brand; at the time 
18of his passing, he was pursuing his real estate license with 
19plans to partner with his brother, Kanaan, to strengthen 
20communities through financial literacy and homeownership; and
 
21    WHEREAS, Kaleb Deer was known for his compassion, his 
22dependability, his quiet strength, and his ability to lead 
 
 
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1without seeking recognition; his life was marked by intention, 
2service, and a deep commitment to making a difference in the 
3lives of others; and
 
4    WHEREAS, Kaleb Deer was preceded in death by his parents; 
5and
 
6    WHEREAS, Kaleb Deer is survived by his twin brother, 
7Kanaan; his sister, Trinity; his niece, Kamora; and a host of 
8extended family members, friends, fraternity brothers, and 
9community members; therefore, be it
 
10    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL 
11ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of 
12Kaleb Deer and extend our sincere condolences to his family, 
13friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further
 
14    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
15presented to the family of Kaleb Deer as an expression of our 
16deepest sympathy.