HR1377 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of United States Army Ranger Joseph Whiting Dimock II of Wildwood, who gave his life in the service of his country while serving at Camp Salerno, Afghanistan on July 10, 2010; and

WHEREAS, Joseph (Joey) was born in Libertyville on May 25, 1989 to Joseph and Ellen Dimock; he grew up with his younger brothers, Louis and Michael in Wildwood, where the Dimock family has lived for 21 years; he attended the Wildwood Presbyterian Church, where he was baptized at the age of 3 months and confirmed as an adult member in eighth grade; he faithfully attended Sunday School, worship, and the middle-school and high-school youth fellowship groups; he was particularly devoted to the annual summer high school mission trips, where he put his energy and skills to good use; and

WHEREAS, Joey loved the outdoors and was an active member of Cub Scout Pack, Venture Crew, and Boy Scout Troop 672; he earned the rank of Eagle Scout; for his Eagle Scout project, he collected nearly 200 worn, American flags so they could be honorably retired in a special ceremony; and

WHEREAS, In 2007, Joey graduated from Warren Township High School; he was a superb swimmer and a member of the Warren Blue Devils swim team and swim club; in 2006, he and his teammates set the Junior Varsity Swim Record in the 400 yard freestyle relay, in which he swam the anchor leg; in the spring of his senior year of high school, he joined the United States Army and began his service in August of 2007; and

WHEREAS, He served in the 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment and was currently serving his third overseas deployment, his second in Afghanistan supporting Operation Enduring Freedom; during his service, he received the Ranger Tab, Combat Infantryman Badge, and the Parachutist Badge; he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and the Army Service Ribbon; and he was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star Medal and Army Commendation Medal; and

WHEREAS, United States Army Ranger Joseph Whiting Dimock II is survived by his loving family, his parents, Joseph and Ellen; his brothers, Louis and Michael; his paternal grandmother, Elna Jensen Dimock; his maternal grandfather, Alan R. McCausland; and his aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and fellow soldiers; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family, friends, and a grateful nation, the passing of United States Army Ranger Joseph Whiting Dimock II; and be it further

RESOLVED, That we honor the memory of United States Army Ranger Joseph Whiting Dimock II and his willingness to serve his country, which led to him making the ultimate sacrifice; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to United States Army Ranger Joseph Whiting Dimock II as a symbol of our sincere sympathy.