SR0942 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Fox Lake Police Department Lieutenant Charles Joseph Gliniewicz, who passed away on September 1, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Lt. Charles Gliniewicz was born on August 25, 1963 in Libertyville; his parents were Joseph and Debbie (nee McLean) Gliniewicz; he married Melodie Resetar on February 18, 1989; and

WHEREAS, Lt. Charles Gliniewicz graduated from Antioch Community High School; he subsequently earned his bachelor's and master's degrees from Kaplan University; and

WHEREAS, Lt. Charles Gliniewicz proudly served in the United States Army from 1981 to 2007; during his service, he earned numerous service awards, including the Meritorious Service Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Achievement Medal, the Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Humanitarian Service Medal, the Basic Parachutist Badge, the Air Assault Badge, and the Drill Sergeant Badge; and

WHEREAS, Lt. Charles Gliniewicz served on the Fox Lake Police Department since 1985; he worked on many different assignments with the Department, including canine officer, field training officer, and member of the SWAT team; he was promoted to Sergeant before attaining the rank of Lieutenant; and

WHEREAS, Lt. Charles Gliniewicz was a member of Fox Lake Police Explorer Post 300 and he became head of the post in 1987; he was dedicated to the training of people ages 14 to 21 to enter a career in law enforcement; he had huge success with the program, earning multiple awards and accolades in various State and national competitions; he implemented regional Explorer training events, including the Explorer SWAT Course, the Sniper Course, and the Explorer Basic Training Academy, and received international attention for all his hard work with the Post; during his time there, he saw hundreds of Explorers that he trained enter into law enforcement and military careers; and

WHEREAS, Lt. Charles Gliniewicz was preceded in death by his father and his grandparents, Joe and Rosalie Gliniewicz; and

WHEREAS, Lt. Charles Gliniewicz is survived by his wife of 26 years, Mel; 4 sons, Joseph, Donald "D.J.", Jeffrey, and David; his mother; his stepmother, Lynn Gliniewicz; a brother, Michael; a half-brother, Donald (Debbie) Gliniewicz; 2 stepbrothers, Eric and Shawn Gliniewicz; his many nieces and nephews; his mother-in-law, Terry (nee Otto) Resetar; a brother-in-law, William (Teresa) Resetar; and 2 sisters-in-law, Roxanne (Jimmy) Brown and Michelle McDowell; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with his family and friends, mourn the passing of Lieutenant Charles Joseph Gliniewicz; and be it further

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