SR1451 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Wesley B. Peak, who passed away on September 7, 2014; and

WHEREAS, Wesley Peak began his firefighting career with the Peotone Fire Protection District, where he found his love for the fire service; he was a distinguished member of many Southland departments throughout his career, including service as a firefighter at the Citgo Fire Department in Lemont; while going to paramedic school, he worked at Kurtz Ambulance Service; he subsequently worked for the Westmont, Flossmoor, and Monee Fire Departments before making his way to the Orland Fire Protection District; and

WHEREAS, Wesley Peak was a 7-year veteran of the Orland Fire Protection District; after graduating with the Orland Fire District Class of 2007, he was officially sworn in on September 24, 2008 after successfully completing his probationary year; and

WHEREAS, Throughout Wesley Peak's career, he worked hard to continue his education and earned many Illinois State Fire Marshal Certifications; and

WHEREAS, Wesley Peak is survived by his wife, Melissa; his son, Jaxson; and his parents, William and Linda; and

WHEREAS, Wesley Peak served as a model of hard work, integrity, and dedication for the people of the State of Illinois; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with his family and friends, mourn the passing of Wesley B. Peak; and be it further

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