HR0215 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to congratulate Steve Fleming of Lovington on his retirement as the village Emergency Medical Services (EMS) coordinator; and

WHEREAS, Steve Fleming has lived in Lovington all his life; when he was growing up people would donate money to help him go on music trips, and he wanted to return all the generosity by working as an emergency medical technician (EMT); and

WHEREAS, He was active in sports in high school, lettering in football, baseball, track, and basketball; he attended Illinois Wesleyan and studied music; and

WHEREAS, In 1976 Steve Fleming became an EMT; when he joined, the EMTs did not have pagers, radios, or today's technology; in 1982 Intermediate level licenses became available, giving EMTs the chance to start IV's, intubate, and other tasks; Steve Fleming attended the first class at St. Mary's Hospital in Decatur and was one of the first thirty people to receive an Intermediate level license; and

WHEREAS, Steve Fleming has shown a dedication to public service by serving as Village President of Lovington from 2001 to 2005, where he oversaw the construction of a new doctors office and new water tower; and

WHEREAS, Steve Fleming worked towards Lovington receiving a second ambulance in 1984; he served as President of the EMTs and was the EMS coordinator for 25 years; he also served as trustee for 12 years; and

WHEREAS, Steve Fleming has worked as an EMT for 30 years, as a volunteer with no pay, just because he wants to help others; he is a devoted husband to his wife, Jayme, and a devoted father to his son, Aaron; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we thank Steve Fleming for his dedication to his community and the people and wish him nothing but the best as he retires as both an EMT and EMS coordinator for the Village of Lovington; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Steve Fleming as a symbol of our respect and esteem.