Bill Text: IL SR0079 | 2021-2022 | 102nd General Assembly | Introduced


Bill Title: Mourns the passing of Darren R. Simmons.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-03-10 - Resolution Adopted [SR0079 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2021-SR0079-Introduced.html


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SENATE RESOLUTION
2 WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened
3to learn of the death of Darren R. Simmons, who passed away on
4January 14, 2021; and
5 WHEREAS, Darren Simmons was born in Granite City to Howard
6and Roberta Simmons; he was a lifelong resident of Madison
7County; and
8 WHEREAS, Darren Simmons worked as a plan engineer for
9AT&T, where he was employed for over 20 years; and
10 WHEREAS, Darren Simmons enjoyed golfing, spending time at
11the beach and the neighborhood pool, and watching the
12Cardinals, the Blues, and NASCAR; he was a talented musician,
13and his love for music began when he was given a drum set at
14the age of 5; as an adult, he was a member of Vinnie and the
15Orphans, Rough Grooved Surface, and the Jack Cass Trio; and
16 WHEREAS, Darren Simmons was known for his infectious
17smile, which will be missed by all who knew him; his biggest
18accomplishment was being by his daughter's side as he watched
19her become an independent, successful adult; and
20 WHEREAS, Darren Simmons was preceded in death by his

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1father, Howard Simmons; his nephew, Tad Simmons; and his
2grandparents; and
3 WHEREAS, Darren Simmons is survived by his wife of 21
4years, Kristie; his daughter, Allie; his mother, Roberta
5Simmons; his siblings, Linda (Vernon) Uhe, Kelly (Kent) Frey,
6Dennis (Karen) Simmons, and Daniel Simmons; and his many
7nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins;
8therefore, be it
9 RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL
10ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
11Darren R. Simmons and extend our sincere condolences to his
12family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it
13further
14 RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
15presented to the family of Darren Simmons as an expression of
16our deepest sympathy.
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