MEMORIAL-BARBARA & KALEB DEER

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HR0825
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HOUSE RESOLUTION

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WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
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Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Barbara
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Deer, at the age of 54, and her son, Kaleb Deer, at the age of
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23, both of Chicago; and

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WHEREAS, Barbara Deer was born and raised in North
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Lawndale and lived a life rooted in service, compassion, and
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community uplift; and

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WHEREAS, Barbara Deer was a licensed speech-language
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pathologist who earned a Bachelor of Science in Communication
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Disorders from Jackson State University and a Master of Arts
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in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Illinois
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Urbana-Champaign; and

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WHEREAS, Barbara Deer held professional licensure in the
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State of Illinois and certification through the American
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Speech-Language-Hearing Association, dedicating her career to
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evaluating, diagnosing, and treating individuals with speech
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and language disorders; and

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WHEREAS, Barbara Deer was also an entrepreneur, completing
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a business program at Joseph Business School and owning and
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operating a private speech pathology practice that expanded

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access to critical care and support services; and

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WHEREAS, Barbara Deer was a passionate advocate for
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diversity, equity, and inclusion, and she gave generously of
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her time as a community volunteer and leader, including her
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membership in Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, her
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service on social justice initiatives, and her engagement with
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organizations such as Friends of Dennis Deer, the North
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Lawndale Community Coordinating Council, and Top Ladies of
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Distinction; and

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WHEREAS, Barbara Deer was also a creative and thoughtful
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voice, contributing to the publication Voices of Lawndale and
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sharing her passions for writing, natural hair care, language,
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and culture through her personal blog and community
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engagement; and

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WHEREAS, Kaleb Deer was regarded as a kind, grounded, and
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compassionate young man who shared a deep bond with his family
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and carried forward the values of service, care, and
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connection that were instilled in him; and

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WHEREAS, The Deer family has long been known for its
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commitment to community service, advocacy, and public
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engagement, and this loss comes not long after the passing of
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family patriarch Dennis Deer, compounding the grief felt

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across the community; and

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WHEREAS, The tragic loss of Barbara and Kaleb Deer has
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left an indelible mark on the City of Chicago, particularly on
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the West Side and in North Lawndale, where their presence,
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service, and love will be deeply missed; therefore, be it

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RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
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HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
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we mourn the passing of Barbara Deer and Kaleb Deer and extend
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our sincere condolences to their family, friends, and all who
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knew and loved them; and be it further

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RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
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presented to the family of Barbara Deer and Kaleb Deer as an
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expression of our deepest sympathy.

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