Illinois SR 551: MEMORIAL JOSEPH J FILIP

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SR0551LRB104 17365 ECR 30790 r

1SENATE RESOLUTION

2 WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened 

3to learn of the death of Matthew Lynn "Matt" Lakin of Bluffs, 

4who passed away on December 25, 2025; and

5 WHEREAS, Matt Lakin, the son of Eric and Chris Lakin, was 

6born on June 13, 1975; he was raised on his family's farm in 

7Murrayville; he attended Lincoln Elementary School and 

8Jonathan Turner Junior High School, and he graduated from 

9Jacksonville High School in 1993; he received a bachelor's 

10degree in communications from the University of Illinois in 

111998; and

12 WHEREAS, Matt Lakin had a long and successful career in 

13radio, including being a part of The Redneck Breakfast Club on 

14WJVO, and he was dedicated to and beloved by his listeners; due 

15to his love of music, he established a D.J. service, 

16contributing to people's special moments; he also continued to 

17play an integral role in supporting his family's farm; and

18 WHEREAS, Matt Lakin enjoyed roller hockey, which he played 

19at the University of Illinois, and his involvement in college 

20set the stage for what would later become the Jacksonville 

21Roller Hockey League; and

SR0551- 2 -LRB104 17365 ECR 30790 r

1 WHEREAS, Matt Lakin was an avid fan of Star War and all 

2sports, especially the Fighting Illini, the Chicago Cubs, the 

3Chicago Bulls, the St. Louis Blues, the Dallas Cowboys, and 

4NASCAR, and he always looked forward to watching March Madness 

5and the Olympics with his friends; he also enjoyed running 5k 

6races with his wife, driving, building Legos, playing video 

7games, attending parties, and fishing; and

8 WHEREAS, Matt Lakin was an adored husband, son, brother, 

9uncle, and friend; and

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