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IL SR2238
Resolution
Status
Passed
11/16/2016
Primary Sponsor
Scott Bennett
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AI Summary
- Ray Spooner of Urbana passed away on August 8, 2016, after being diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) in December 2014
- Completed a cross-country bicycle ride from San Diego to St. Augustine, Florida to raise funds for ALS awareness and research, which was on his bucket list
- Initially suffered seven broken bones on day five of the ride but continued with support and completed the journey on a recumbent trike, dipping his wheel into the Atlantic Ocean with family and friends
- Survived by his wife Rae, children Lisa (Corey) Curtiss, Manu, and Sophia, grandson Jack Curtiss, mother Jeanne Spooner, sister Lynn Wallis, and extended family
- Senate Resolution expresses condolences to Ray Spooner's family and directs that a copy be presented to them
Legislative Description
MEMORIAL - RAY SPOONER
Last Action
Resolution Adopted
11/16/2016
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