MEMORIAL-LUKE W. PETERSON

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SR0862
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SENATE RESOLUTION

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WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened
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to learn of the death of Luke William Peterson of Chatham, who
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passed away on May 25, 2026; and

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WHEREAS, Luke Peterson was born to Emily (Reid) and Chad
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Peterson in Chicago on September 19, 2012; he and his family
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moved to Springfield in 2014, and he proceeded to attend
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Ball-Chatham Community Unit School District 5 to start
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kindergarten, where he was quickly labeled a quiet leader; and

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WHEREAS, Luke Peterson, known by many as an exceptional
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baseball and basketball player in the Springfield and Chatham
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communities, took a deep interest in athletics from an early
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age and proved to be a natural at most sports he tried; he
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loved competing, especially against his brother, Reid, and
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their one-on-one competitions were heated but full of
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laughter; and

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WHEREAS, Luke Peterson was a hard worker, spending
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countless hours shooting hoops, pitching, taking batting
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practice, and attending developmental camps; before long, he
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earned a spot on a series of highly-competitive traveling
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teams; as a gifted player, he often played up a level with
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teammates who were a year older; his ability, commitment, and

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kindness made him a beloved member on each team he joined,
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earning him countless friends along the way; and

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WHEREAS, Luke Peterson was an intense competitor who wore
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#53, when possible, to honor his grandfather's race car
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number; a talented left-handed pitcher with a smooth, powerful
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swing, he also displayed a natural grace of movement and
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tremendous vision on the basketball court; he developed a
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reputation among his coaches and teammates for delivering
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intense, high-stakes moments, earning him the nickname "Cool
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Man Luke"; his poise under pressure translated into some
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triumphant plays and dramatic victories over the course of his
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career; in his typically understated manner, he would
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celebrate such moments with a quick fist pump, a headshake,
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and a satisfied smile; and

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WHEREAS, Luke Peterson, though quiet, still possessed
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plenty of swagger and personality; he had confidence in his
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style from a young age, wearing flashy clothes, sporting lots
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of athletic gear to match his favorite players, and rocking a
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long-flowing mullet by age seven; in his early years, he loved
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dressing up, wearing a Paw Patrol or Ninja Turtles costume on a
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seemingly daily basis; and

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WHEREAS, Beyond his athletic pursuits, Luke Peterson loved
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spending time with his friends, especially his brothers in

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life, Levi Isringhausen and Jace Meier, and his cousin, Fiona
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Corley; though he was always popular among his peers, he
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remained inclusive and had an innate sweetness to him, always
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looking to connect with people and bring them into his circle;
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he also enjoyed spending time with his younger cousins,
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flashing his radiant, slow smile as they sang and danced
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around the room; and

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WHEREAS, Luke Peterson was an exceptional son who adored
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his parents and looked up to his brother, Reid, and he will be
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remembered as a humble, compassionate, and charismatic young
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man who pursued excellence in everything he did; and

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WHEREAS, Luke Peterson is survived by his mother; his
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father; his brother; his grandparents, Jerry and Lynn Peterson
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and Jack and Sue Reid; his great-grandmother, Kathryn "Kit"
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Refine; and a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins; therefore,
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be it

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RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL
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ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
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Luke William Peterson and extend our sincere condolences to
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his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it
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further

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RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be

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presented to the family of Luke Peterson as an expression of
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our deepest sympathy.

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