HR0167 98TH 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 Christopher "Chris" R. Brown of Hudson, who passed away on March 5, 2013; and

WHEREAS, Christopher Brown was born on November 9, 1973, in Hershey, Pennsylvania; his parents were Michael R. and Pamela S. (Walters) Brown; he married Amie Melton on June 7, 1997, in Peoria; and

WHEREAS, Christopher Brown graduated from Charleston High School in 1992; and

WHEREAS, Christopher Brown was a 12-year member of the Bloomington Fire Department; he was a 3-year member of the Hudson Community Fire Department and a 2-year member of the Peoria Heights Fire Department and the Morton Fire Department; he was also a member of the Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois Honor Guard; and

WHEREAS, Christopher Brown was a loving husband and father to his 2 sons; he spent his time serving his community and enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing, camping, playing hockey, and watching his favorite team, the Chicago Blackhawks; and

WHEREAS, Christopher Brown was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Willis W. Walters; his paternal grandfather, Jack Brown; and his paternal uncle, Dana A. Clark; and

WHEREAS, Christopher Brown is survived by his wife, Amie; his sons, Max and Mason; his parents; his brother, Anthony M. (Kimberly) Brown; his sister, Jennifer Renee (Frank) Radek; his maternal grandmother, Beverly J. Behnke; his paternal grandmother, Barbara L. Kline; his in-laws, Robert and Joan Melton; and his many aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of Christopher "Chris" R. Brown; and be it further

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