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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.