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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2     WHEREAS, The Mount Greenwood Civic Association has chosen
3 Chicago Firefighter Tom Taff as the 2005 Man of the Year for
4 his continued dedication to the successful Bucks for Burn Camp
5 fundraisers; and
 
6     WHEREAS, Tom has bravely and loyally served the City of
7 Chicago as a firefighter for 15 years; and
 
8     WHEREAS, After suffering second and third degree burns in a
9 fire 14 years ago, Tom became inspired by the brave, young
10 children who were burn victims at the hospital with him; and
 
11     WHEREAS, With the young survivors in mind, Tom became very
12 involved in the Illinois Fire Safety Alliance (IFSA), a
13 non-profit organization that hosts camps for child burn
14 survivors between the ages of 8 and 16; and
 
15     WHEREAS, Determined to ensure that every child who has
16 survived a severe burning would have the opportunity to enjoy
17 these camps, Tom hosted the first annual Bucks for Burn Camp 8
18 years ago; and
 
19     WHEREAS, Every year since, the fundraisers have grown in
20 size, and Tom was able to involve his entire community, fellow
21 firefighters, and hundred of volunteers to the cause; and
 
22     WHEREAS, In just 7 years, Tom has been able to raise over
23 $400,000, and as many as 1,500 people attended last year's
24 event alone; and
 
25     WHEREAS, In addition to his work with Bucks for Burn Camp,
26 Tom has helped to raise money for important causes such as the
27 United As One Benefit for New York Police and Fire Widows' and
28 Children and for Diabetes; and
 

 

 

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1     WHEREAS, In conjunction with Bucks for Burn Camp, Tom has
2 organized annual Candlelight Bowls that have raised money for
3 the IFSA, a cancer victim, the St. Cajetan Parish Athletic
4 Association, the Survive Alive House, two Local 2 members
5 serving overseas, and the Gold Badge Society for Chicago's
6 Memorial Park; therefore, be it
 
7     RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
8 NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
9 we congratulate Tom Taff on being named 2005 Man of the Year by
10 the Mount Greenwood Civic Association, and we extend our
11 sincere thanks for serving his community in such an honorable
12 way and wish him great success in his future endeavors; and be
13 it further
 
14     RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
15 presented to him as an expression of our respect and esteem.