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This resolution mourns the passing of Charles James "Charlie" Kirk, a conservative political activist who was tragically killed at age 31 while speaking at a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025. The memorial highlights Kirk's life and accomplishments, including co-founding Turning Point USA in 2012 at age 18, creating affiliated groups like Turning Point Action and Turning Point Faith, hosting a talk radio show, and appearing at major conservative political conferences such as CPAC and the Republican National Convention. Born in Arlington Heights to Robert and Kimberly Ann Kirk, he attended Wheeling High School and Harper College before dedicating himself to political activism, authoring multiple books and touring college campuses to encourage political debate. The resolution notes that Kirk was married to Erika Lane Frantzve and was a father to a three-year-old daughter and one-year-old son. The Illinois Senate formally resolves to mourn his passing, extend condolences to his family and loved ones, and present a suitable copy of the resolution to his family as an expression of sympathy.

https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=427&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SR&SessionID=114&GA=104