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This resolution mourns the passing of Riley L. Owens III, the former Mayor of Centreville, Illinois, and honors his life of public service and community leadership. The resolution highlights Owens' significant achievements, including his five terms as mayor, his role as a founding member of the National Conference of Black Mayors, and his work on various community boards and commissions. It recognizes his military service in the United States Air Force, his educational background from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, and his presidential appointments to the Selective Service System. The resolution also acknowledges Owens' personal qualities, such as his love for creating art that celebrated his African American heritage and his active presence in his neighborhood. The Illinois Senate extends its deepest condolences to his family and friends, praising Owens as a pillar of his community who dedicated his life to public service and promoting justice and equality. As a final gesture, the resolution calls for a copy of the document to be presented to Owens' family as an expression of sympathy.

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