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SR 842

MEMORIAL-MICHAEL B. DICKENS

104th Regular Session Introduced by Mattie Hunter

The bill is a ceremonial memorial recognizing Michael B. Dickens, extending condolences from the Illinois Senate to his family and highlighting his life and community impact.

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Bill Summary · SR 842

Summary of SR0842 (104th General Assembly, Illinois)

Purpose and Intent

  • SR0842 is a Senate Resolution memorializing and extending condolences upon the death of Michael B. Dickens, who passed away on August 6, 2025.
  • The resolution serves as an expression of respect and sympathy from the Illinois Senate to Dickens’ family and loved ones.

Key Provisions and Provisions Change

  • The resolution records biographical details and honors Dickens’ life, including:
    • Birth: October 17, 1952
    • Place and upbringing: Seat Pleasant, Maryland
    • Education: De Matha Catholic High School (1970); Monmouth College (B.A., 1974)
    • Career: Worked at W.R. Grace and Company; Holy Angels Catholic School; retired from AT&T in 2010
    • Personal life: Married Debra Whitaker (1973); children Asha and Jabari; lived in the South Shore neighborhood of Chicago
    • Interests: Sports enthusiast (tennis, pickleball, basketball, football)
    • Family and community ties: Survived by wife, children, mother, siblings, nieces/nephews, cousins, friends, and former coworkers
  • The resolution states the Senate’s formal mourning and condolences and designates that a suitable copy be presented to Dickens’ family.

Who or What Is Affected

  • Individuals directly affected: Michael B. Dickens and his immediate family and, by extension, the broader community and friends who knew him.
  • Institutions and parties involved: The Illinois Senate, the state government’s acknowledgment channel, and Dickens’ family.

Procedural/Timeline Aspects

  • This is a memorial resolution adopted by the Illinois Senate.
  • There are no substantive policy changes, fiscal implications, or procedural modifications proposed.
  • The resolution includes a sponsor: Co-sponsor Mattie Hunter.

Additional Notes

  • The document emphasizes Dickens’ life accomplishments, community impact, and personal character.
  • The primary effect is ceremonial, recognizing his memory and extending sympathy from the Senate to his family.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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