HR0619 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Firefighter/EMT MaShawn Plummer of the Chicago Fire Department, who passed away from injuries sustained in the line of duty on December 21, 2021; and

WHEREAS, Firefighter/EMT Plummer was born to Felicia Townsend Plummer and Jermaine Plummer on June 21, 1991; he was raised in Englewood; he studied at Chicago Public Schools before attending Hales Franciscan High School and then Eisenhower High School; he graduated from Quincy University, where he played football; and

WHEREAS, Firefighter/EMT Plummer worked for UPS and C.H. Robinson before joining the Chicago Fire Department; and

WHEREAS, Firefighter/EMT Plummer joined the Chicago Fire Department on December 1, 2020, and he was assigned to Engine 94 firehouse at 5758 West Grace Street in the Portage Park neighborhood; he was known as a friendly presence at the station; he was dedicated to his job, going to the Black Fire Brigade for tutoring every Sunday; he was proud to be a firefighter and had aspirations to climb the ranks to chief one day; he had recently celebrated his one-year anniversary with the department at the time of his passing; and

WHEREAS, Firefighter/EMT Plummer was a diehard Chicago Bears and White Sox fan; he also loved reading Marvel comic books and collecting action figures; as a child, he enjoyed watching the Discovery Channel; and

WHEREAS, Firefighter/EMT Plummer was a phenomenal young man who filled the room with his stature, laughter, and smile; he was dedicated to serving and protecting others; he will be remembered for his heroic actions and for being the epitome of a brave firefighter; and

WHEREAS, Firefighter/EMT Plummer is survived by his parents, his four sisters, and a large family; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Firefighter/EMT MaShawn Plummer and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Firefighter/EMT Plummer as an expression of our deepest sympathy.