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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3Representatives wish to recognize Keith Fahrney for his heroic
4actions amid the stabbing spree that took place in Rockford on
5March 27, 2024; and
 
6    WHEREAS, Keith Fahrney, who is currently studying to be an
7engineer, was driving home from his trigonometry class at Rock
8Valley College when he noticed a commotion outside his
9neighbor's home; he immediately jumped out of his car to see
10how he could help a fellow citizen in need; once he realized
11the severity of the horrific scene he had encountered, he
12acted swiftly to help the woman who was the latest to fall
13victim to the assailant's violent rampage; and
 
14    WHEREAS, Keith Fahrney bravely wrestled the assailant to
15the ground as the man attempted to flee in Fahrney's vehicle
16and fought to protect himself and others until police arrived
17on the scene, who then successfully secured the assailant in
18their custody after a brief foot chase; and
 
19    WHEREAS, During the altercation, Keith Fahrney was stabbed
20in the neck and slashed on the back of his head by the
21assailant, which required him to receive three stitches
22underneath his chin and eight staples for his head injury; and
 

 

 

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1    WHEREAS, Keith Fahrney was applauded by officers on the
2scene for his bravery and his assistance in catching the
3assailant; his quick actions ensured the survival of the
4victim and potentially saved others who likely would have been
5seriously harmed if he had not intervened to stop the
6assailant's series of attacks; and
 
7    WHEREAS, Since the attacks, Keith Fahrney has been honored
8at a Rockford IceHogs hockey game, where he was named a
9Hometown Hero; he has also expressed hope that his actions
10might inspire others to come to the aid of those in need; and
 
11    WHEREAS, Keith Fahrney is not only a fantastic husband and
12father, but he is the embodiment of what it means to be a good
13Samaritan; therefore, be it
 
14    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
15HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
16we recognize Keith Fahrney for his courage and good
17Samaritanism in protecting his community of Rockford, and we
18wish him happiness and healing in his future; and be it further
 
19    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
20presented to Keith Fahrney as an expression of our esteem and
21respect.