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SENATE RESOLUTION

  
 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened 
3to learn of the death of Joseph B. Stokes, who passed away on 
4March 9, 2022; and
  
 
5    WHEREAS, Joseph Stokes was born on April 22, 1986; and
  
 
6    WHEREAS, Joseph Stokes was the physical education teacher 
7at Holy Family School in North Lawndale; he worked hard to 
8cultivate an individual relationship with each student and to 
9understand each unique personality; he encouraged his students 
10to be their best selves in all situations; and
  
 
11    WHEREAS, Joseph Stokes was a football fanatic, according 
12to his sister, Tina; he played football in high school and 
13college, and he previously coached at Proviso East; and
  
 
14    WHEREAS, Joseph Stokes is survived by  two children, a 
1513-year-old and a 15-year-old; he spent a great deal of time 
16with his boys, and both are involved in sports; and
  
 
17    WHEREAS, Joseph Stokes was  sweet, caring, and kind and 
18enjoyed helping others; he will especially be remembered for 
19his positive attitude and the joyous energy he shared; 
20therefore, be it
  
 
 
 
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1    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL 
2ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of 
3Joseph B. Stokes and extend our sincere condolences to his 
4family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it 
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6    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
7presented to  the family of  Joseph Stokes as an expression of 
8our deepest sympathy.