Bill Text: IL SR0641 | 2023-2024 | 103rd General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Wade R. Bivins of East Carondelet.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2024-01-17 - Resolution Adopted [SR0641 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2023-SR0641-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened
to learn of the death of Wade R. Bivins of East Carondelet, who
passed away on November 29, 2023; and
WHEREAS, Wade Bivins was born to Clarence H. and Helen D.
(Kuni) Bivins in East Saint Louis on October 18, 1966; and
WHEREAS, Wade Bivins worked on the Mississippi River for
20 years; and
WHEREAS, Wade Bivins was a volunteer firefighter for the
Prairie DuPont Fire Department for 39 years and was a member of
the Emergency Services & Disaster Agency for 10 years; and
WHEREAS, Wade Bivins loved hunting and traveling with his
wife; he especially enjoyed spoiling his grandchildren and
having a drink with friends and family; and
WHEREAS, Wade Bivins was preceded in death by his parents;
his brothers, Marvin Bivins, Roger Bivins, and Raymond Bivins;
and his sisters-in-law, Rhonda McAbee and Amanda Bivins; and
WHEREAS, Wade Bivins is survived by his wife of 35 years,
Paula (Goss) Bivins; his daughters, Tabetha (fiancé, Tony

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Parisi), Wendy (Jason) Bundy, and Jenny (fiancé, Jeff Heusohn)
Bivins; his grandchildren, Parker, Brady, and Rosie; his
siblings, Norman Bivins, Vera Freppon, Carla (Mark) Griffith,
and Joe Bivins; his brothers-in-law, Warden R. Goss, Robert L.
Goss, Frank McAbee, and Doug Freppon; and many nieces,
nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, and friends;
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
Wade R. Bivins and extend our sincere condolences to his
family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it
further