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1 SENATE RESOLUTION
2 WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened
3 to learn of the death of Kyle Taylor James of Virden, who
4 passed away on February 15, 2025; and
5 WHEREAS, Kyle James was born to Jackie James and Larry
6 O'Dell in Springfield on August 19, 1990; in his youth, he was
7 known as a rambunctious child who loved playing video games
8 with his older brothers; and
9 WHEREAS, Kyle James worked a variety of different jobs in
10 the food service and ice industries around the Virden area
11 over the years, most recently serving as a cook at Jo's Place
12 in Virden; he was well-regarded by co-workers; and
13 WHEREAS, Kyle James enjoyed fishing and sharing those
14 adventures with others, with his catches getting bigger with
15 each retelling; and
16 WHEREAS, Kyle James was a beloved father, son, brother,
17 and friend, and he will be remembered for being an amazing
18 father who did anything for his children; and
19 WHEREAS, Kyle James was preceded in death by his
20 grandparents and passed away alongside his sons, Hunter and
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1 Jacob James; and
2 WHEREAS, Kyle James is survived by his parents; his
3 daughter, Molly James; his brothers, Nicolas (Nancy) James and
4 Christopher James; two nieces and six nephews; and his aunts
5 and uncles; therefore, be it
6 RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL
7 ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
8 Kyle Taylor James and extend our sincere condolences to his
9 family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it
10 further
11 RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
12 presented to the family of Kyle James as an expression of our
13 deepest sympathy.
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