SJ0025 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, It is highly fitting that the Illinois General Assembly pays honor and respect to those individuals who have given their lives in service to their communities; and

WHEREAS, Commander Paul R. Bauer faithfully served the Chicago Police Department (CPD) for over 31 years until his tragic on-duty death on February 13, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Commander Bauer joined the CPD in July 1986; through 1994, he served in the 3rd (Grand Crossing) and 1st (Central) Districts, as well as with the elite mounted unit; in 1994, he was promoted to sergeant and assigned to the 22nd District (Morgan Park) until 1998; from 1998 through 2005, he served on specialized enforcement teams before returning to the mounted unit; in 2005, he was promoted to lieutenant and served in the 12th District (Near West) until 2008, when he once again returned to the mounted unit as its commanding officer; in 2015, he was promoted to captain and served as executive officer of the 18th District; he was promoted to commander of the 18th District in July 2016; and

WHEREAS, Commander Bauer's most recent assignment was Commander of the 18th District (Near North); and

WHEREAS, Commander Bauer oversaw public safety plans at large scale events and for dignitary protection; he made community outreach a priority, attending countless public meetings and hosting a monthly Coffee with the Commander meeting in his district; and

WHEREAS, During his career, Commander Bauer earned 67 awards and honorable mentions, including two for crime reduction; and

WHEREAS, Commander Bauer graduated from Saint Ignatius College Preparatory; he earned his Bachelor of Science from Northern Illinois University and his Master of Public Administration from the Illinois Institute of Technology; he is survived by his wife, Erin, and his 13 year old daughter, Grace; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING HEREIN, that we designate the James R. Thompson Center plaza, which is defined by the open space to the east and south of the building proper, bounded by the sidewalks of Randolph and Clark street, as the "Commander Paul R. Bauer Plaza"; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Department of Central Management Services is requested to erect, at suitable locations consistent with State and federal regulations, appropriate plaques or signs giving notice of the name of the "Commander Paul R. Bauer Plaza"; and be it further

RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be presented to the family of Commander Bauer and the Director of Central Management Services.