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1 SENATE RESOLUTION
2 WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened
3 to learn of the death of James Michael "Jim" Udesen, who passed
4 away on February 17, 2025; and
5 WHEREAS, Jim Udesen was born to Rosalind 'Rusty' Daum in
6 Elgin on August 7, 1981 and was raised by his grandparents,
7 John and Joanne Udesen; he was also very close to his uncles,
8 Russell "Earl" Udesen and Charles "Chuck" Udesen who played a
9 big part in his childhood years; and
10 WHEREAS, Jim Udesen served with the McHenry Sheriff's
11 Department for over 21 years; and
12 WHEREAS, Jim Udesen impacted the lives of many through
13 coaching baseball, serving not only as a coach but as a mentor
14 and role model; many of his players carried his lessons long
15 after the final inning was played; and
16 WHEREAS, Jim Udesen was affectionately know as "Jimmy",
17 "Udesen", or "Ude"; he had a deep bond with his siblings and
18 built an extended family out of friends and the community
19 around him; and
20 WHEREAS, Jim Udesen had a gift for making people feel
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1 seen, heard, and valued; he was as loyal as he was fierce, and
2 his heart had room for everyone; and
3 WHEREAS, Jim Udesen's laughter was legendary; his humor,
4 warmth, and boundless energy made every moment spent with him
5 unforgettable; he will be especially remembered for the joy he
6 brought to the world; and
7 WHEREAS, Jim Udesen is survived by his wife, Dawn; his
8 children, Hailey Stokes and Tyler Udesen; his siblings; and
9 many nieces and nephews and countless friends and colleagues;
10 therefore, be it
11 RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL
12 ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
13 James Michael "Jim" Udesen and extend our sincere condolences
14 to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be
15 it further
16 RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
17 presented to the family of Jim Udesen as an expression of our
18 deepest sympathy.
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