HR0439 103RD 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 Scott Thomas Galto, who passed away on December 17, 2022; and

WHEREAS, Scott Galto was born to Laura and James Galto in Winfield on August 10, 1975; he graduated from Glenbard South High School in 1993; he received his associate's degree in criminal justice from the College of DuPage and completed his law enforcement training at the Suburban Law Enforcement Academy; he was sworn in as a police officer for the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County in March 1999, where he served for five years; and

WHEREAS, Scott Galto married Cynthia Olson from Sycamore on October 20, 2001; together, they raised two beautiful children, Arianna Galto and Kayden Galto; he was so passionate about motorcycles and dirt bikes that he taught his children how to ride them when they were two and four years of age: he was high spirited and never gave up on his passion; he had motorcycle accidents but still continued to ride them, and he had fun the best way he could with his family; and

WHEREAS, Scott Galto loved and cared for his family; six months after the birth of his first daughter, he stepped down as a police officer and continued to work as a ranger assistant at the Forest Preserve before his resignation in 2009; he started working as a stationary fireman helper at Northern Illinois University (NIU) in July of 2012; he was dedicated to and passionate about his work and become an engineer in the heating plant at NIU, where he received accolades for his prompt response to situations, integrity, honesty, attention to safety, and unmatched hard work; and

WHEREAS, Scott Galto continued in his engineering career, accepting a position as an engineer/boiler operator at the Fox Developmental Center in Dwight on September 16, 2022; an unfortunate incident took place on December 16, 2022, which claimed his life 30 hours later; in his last minutes, he saved many lives by notifying people of the danger, even in his terrible state; he was selfless, caring, and loving until the point of death; and

WHEREAS, Scott Galto will be remembered for the lives he saved; his wife will always remember him as a loving and caring husband, and his children will continue to remember him as their superhero; and

WHEREAS, Scott Galto was preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents and his father-in-law and mother-in-law; and

WHEREAS, Scott Galto is survived by his wife, Cynthia; his daughter, Arianna Faith; his son, Kayden Scott; his parents, James and Laura Galto; his brother, James Galto; his brother, Daniel (Stephanie) Galto; his brother, Anthony Galto; his brother-in-law, Daniel Olson; his brother-in-law, Eric Olson; his sister-in-law, Sarah Garman; and many uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, cousins, friends, and his beloved dog, Rocky; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that mourn the passing of Scott Thomas Galto 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 Scott Galto as an expression of our deepest sympathy.