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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3Representatives wish to recognize Angela McQueen and her act of
4heroism that took place at Mattoon High School on the morning
5of September 20, 2017; and
 
6    WHEREAS, As a student gunman opened fire inside the
7cafeteria at Mattoon High school, fired multiple shots into a
8crowd of students, and wounded one classmate, Angela McQueen
9tackled the gunman as he continued to fire shots into the
10ceiling; she held him down until the school resource officer
11arrived and took him into custody; after the shooting, she
12checked on and comforted other students; and
 
13    WHEREAS, Angela McQueen is an Illinois Native and graduated
14from Marshall High School, where she was a standout basketball
15player; she attended Eastern Illinois University, where she
16earned a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics and Physical
17Education and her Master's Degree in Education Administration;
18and
 
19    WHEREAS, Angela McQueen became a teacher because she wanted
20to make the world a better place; she has taught math and
21physical education at Mattoon High School for over a decade;
22she was part of a group of school staff members who started the

 

 

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1B.I.O.N.I.C. (Believe it or not I Care) program at the school,
2which is sponsored by the local Rotary Club, and is a
3service-learning program aimed at creating stronger
4communities; she has also been part of the grief team at the
5high school; and
 
6    WHEREAS, Lives were saved because of Angela McQueen's quick
7response, courageous actions, and dedication to the safety of
8her students; therefore, be it
 
9    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
10HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
11recognize and show our sincere gratitude for the heroic action
12taken by Angela McQueen; and be it further
 
13    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
14presented to Angela McQueen as an expression of our esteem and
15respect.