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This memorial resolution mourns the passing of Grant Withers, a young student-athlete from Petersburg, Illinois, who died on February 4, 2025, at a young age. The resolution honors Withers' life by highlighting his background as the son of Richard and Leslie Bennett, his involvement in 4-H and Future Farmers of America (FFA), and his love of outdoor activities like hunting, fishing, and riding dirt bikes and four-wheelers. The document also notes his participation in sports including football, baseball, and basketball at PORTA High School. The resolution formally acknowledges his family members, including his surviving mother, siblings, grandparents, and great-grandmother, and expresses the Illinois Senate's deepest sympathy. The final sections formally resolve to mourn Withers' passing and direct that a copy of the resolution be presented to his family as an expression of condolence.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=167&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SR&SessionID=114&GA=104