SR0650 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Firefighter Andrew Benjamin "Drew" Price of the Chicago Fire Department, who passed away on November 13, 2023 due to injuries sustained in the line of duty; and

WHEREAS, Drew Price was born to Rochelle and Grant Price in Fort Worth, Texas on January 7, 1984; he and his siblings, Courtney, Carissa, Jordan, and Natalie, were referred to as "The Fabulous Five" by friends and family; he graduated from the Chicago Fire Academy in 2009; he married his wife, Lara, in July 2020; and

WHEREAS, Drew Price, known as "DP" to his colleagues, served the Chicago Fire Department for 14 years; he was a proud member of Engine 55, Truck 44, and he truly treasured being a fireman, instructing new cadets at the academy, and serving alongside his company; and

WHEREAS, Drew Price was a member of the Chicago Blaze football team; and

WHEREAS, Drew Price was devoted to his wife and their dogs, Kai and Riley; he will be remembered for his selfless nature and his heart of gold; and

WHEREAS, Drew Price is survived by his wife, Lara Price; his in-laws, Karen (Tim) Radez, Vanessa (Greg) Mohr, Megan Price, Justin Reynolds, and Justin Weber; and six nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Firefighter Andrew Benjamin "Drew" Price and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Drew Price as an expression of our deepest sympathy.