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This resolution is a memorial tribute to Matthew Patrick "Matt" Jones from Edwards, Illinois, who passed away on April 26, 2025. The resolution highlights Jones' significant professional and personal achievements, including his educational background at the University of Illinois, where he earned both a bachelor's degree and a Juris Doctor, and his professional career as an assistant state's attorney, legal counsel for the Illinois Senate President, and a lobbyist. The document emphasizes his community service, including volunteering with local organizations, serving as a PTO president, and participating in community theater. The resolution notes his professional accomplishments, such as being named to the 40 Leaders Under Forty list and receiving the Distinguished Community Service Award, and particularly celebrates his reputation for kindness, wit, and ability to cultivate bipartisan criminal justice reform. The Illinois Senate formally mourns his passing, extends condolences to his wife Sandra, children Benjamin and Emersyn, and other family members, and resolves to present a copy of the resolution to his family as an expression of sympathy.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=268&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SR&SessionID=114&GA=104