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1
HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2     WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3 Representatives recognize the courageous efforts of the
4 Addison Fire Department; and
 
5     WHEREAS, On October 20, 2004, the Addison Fire Department
6 was called to respond to a gas leak; and
 
7     WHEREAS, The actions and efforts of the firemen prevented
8 serious injury when the Walgreens in Addison, Illinois
9 exploded; and
 
10     WHEREAS, The gas buildup in the store before the explosion
11 caused windows to be blown out and the roof to catch fire; and
 
12     WHEREAS, Three of Addison's fine firemen were injured in
13 the explosion and suffered from various burns; and
 
14     WHEREAS, The surrounding area had to be evacuated to
15 prevent further injuries to local residents; and
 
16     WHEREAS, The fast response and hard work of the firemen
17 helped them control the blaze until all gas lines could be
18 turned off; and
 
19     WHEREAS, The firemen never wavered in their bravery while
20 battling the aftermath of the explosion; and
 
21     WHEREAS, These individuals work every day to protect our
22 homes and businesses from fire; and
 
23     WHEREAS, We are proud to call these individuals our friends
24 and protectors; and
 
25     WHEREAS, The firemen of the Fire Department of Addison

 

 

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1 continue to put residents' lives ahead of their own safety
2 while protecting the village; therefore, be it
 
3     RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
4 NINETY-THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
5 recognize the bravery of the Addison Fire Department; and be it
6 further
 
7     RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
8 presented to Fire Chief Kreft and the Addison Fire Department's
9 firemen for their courageous actions.