HR1107 96TH 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 Brian Carey, who passed away on March 30, 2010; and

WHEREAS, Brian Carey joined the Homewood Fire Department as a part-time firefighter/paramedic on August 20, 2008; he was hired as a full-time firefighter/paramedic on December 13, 2009; and

WHEREAS, On March 30, 2010, the Homewood Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a structure fire at a single-family residence in Homewood; the first-arriving fire crews found a house with visible smoke and flames and were advised that at least one occupant remained inside the structure; and

WHEREAS, During the rescue attempt, Brian Carey, along with his colleague Karra Kopas, were injured; Brian succumbed to his injuries and passed away while at the hospital; and

WHEREAS, Brian Carey will be remembered fondly by his family, friends, and the citizens of Homewood and the State of Illinois for his incredible courage and selflessness in the face of danger; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of Brian Carey; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Brian Carey as an expression of our sympathy.