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HR0289LRB104 13273 MST 25498 r

1HOUSE RESOLUTION

2 WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of 

3Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Sgt. 

4Jose Duenez Jr. of Joliet, who passed away on March 25, 2025 

5while serving his country; and

6 WHEREAS, Sgt. Duenez was born to Jose and Leticia 

7(Quintero) Duenez in Joliet on April 8, 1999; he had an active 

8childhood, exploring the outdoors, riding his bike, and 

9enjoying adventures with his neighborhood friends, at times 

10dressed as his favorite superhero, Spiderman; he developed a 

11deep commitment to his faith after participating in a 

12missionary trip and maintained that faith throughout his life; 

13he enlisted in the U.S. Army after graduating from high school 

14in 2017; and

15 WHEREAS, Sgt. Duenez was often recognized by his peers and 

16superior officers as a trustworthy and dedicated soldier 

17during his seven-year military career; he was promoted five 

18times over the course of his service, ultimately reaching the 

19rank of staff sergeant in November of 2020; he served in three 

20overseas deployments, to Poland in 2019, Germany in 2022, and 

21Lithuania in 2025; at the time of his passing, he was scheduled 

22to attend the Advanced Leaders Course; and

HR0289- 2 -LRB104 13273 MST 25498 r

1 WHEREAS, Sgt. Duenez was most recently serving in 

2Lithuania in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve as a M1 

3Abrams tank system mechanic with the U.S. Army 1st Armored 

4Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, 5th Squadron, 7th 

5Cavalry Regiment out of Fort Stewart, Georgia; and

6 WHEREAS, Sgt. Duenez's awards and decorations include two 

7Army Commendation Medals, three Army Achievement Medals, two 

8Army Good Conduct Medals,