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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Officer
4Chris Oberheim of Monticello, who passed away on May 19, 2021;
5and
 
6    WHEREAS, Officer Oberheim previously worked for the
7Decatur Police Department; he joined the Champaign Police
8Department in September 2008, where he served as a dedicated
9police officer; and
 
10    WHEREAS, On May 19, 2021, at approximately 3:24 a.m.,
11Officer Oberheim was struck by gunfire while responding to a
12domestic disturbance in Champaign County; and
 
13    WHEREAS, Office Oberheim was doing his duty to serve,
14protect, and help provide care before he was killed in the line
15of duty; and
 
16    WHEREAS, Officer Oberheim was devoted to public service;
17he will be remembered for his heroism, bravery, and the oath of
18office he honorably upheld in his commitment to duty;
19therefore, be it
 
20    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE

 

 

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1HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
2we mourn the passing of Officer Chris Oberheim and extend our
3sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew
4and loved him; and be it further
 
5    RESOLVED, That we honor Officer Oberheim, who gave his
6life in the performance of his duty, for his heroism and his
7sacrifice; and be it further
 
8    RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be
9presented to the family of Officer Oberheim and the Champaign
10Police Department as an expression of our deepest sympathy.