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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened
3to learn of the death of Officer Christopher "Chris" Oberheim
4of Monticello, who passed away on May 19, 2021; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Officer Oberheim was born in Decatur on October
631, 1976; and
 
7    WHEREAS, Officer Oberheim began his career in law
8enforcement at the Decatur Police Department in 2000, where he
9quickly became a respected officer who led by quiet example
10and maintained a sense of humility even when receiving
11recognition for his heroic actions; he always looked forward
12to playing in the annual PBPA State Softball Tournament and
13making memories with his fellow officers, whose friendships he
14treasured; and
 
15    WHEREAS, Officer Oberheim transferred to the Champaign
16Police Department in 2008, where he continued to protect and
17serve his community; during his tenure, he received two Medals
18of Valor for his courageous acts of selfless bravery; and
 
19    WHEREAS, Officer Oberheim dedicated a great deal of his
20time off-duty to coaching several successful girls' softball
21teams; his influence on the field was felt by many who loved

 

 

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1and respected him; and
 
2    WHEREAS, Officer Oberheim was not only a police officer
3but also a son, brother, husband, father, beloved coach,
4trusted friend, and respected leader; he valued his family as
5his first priority, and his four daughters were his absolute
6pride and joy; he will be remembered for being a devoted public
7servant, a family tradition further continued by his younger
8brother and his cousin who both serve as Decatur Police
9officers; and
 
10    WHEREAS, Officer Oberheim was preceded in death by his
11sister, LeighAnn, and his grandfather, Neil Ganley; and
 
12    WHEREAS, Officer Oberheim is survived by his wife, Amber;
13his daughters, Hannah, Avery, Addison, and Aubree; his
14parents, Ted and Mary Ann Oberheim; his siblings, Greg
15(Michelle), Amy, Matt (Jennifer), Joe (Chelsea), and Sarah
16(Jason); his in-laws; and his nieces and nephews; therefore,
17be it
 
18    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL
19ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
20Officer Christopher "Chris" Oberheim and extend our sincere
21condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved
22him; and be it further
 

 

 

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1    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
2presented to the family of Officer Oberheim as an expression
3of our deepest sympathy.