HR1195 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to congratulate Coal City Police Chief Dennis Neary on the occasion of his retirement after 35 years of dedicated service; and

WHEREAS, Police Chief Dennis Neary joined the Coal City Police Force in 1972; he was promoted to the position of Chief of Police three years later; and

WHEREAS, Police Chief Dennis Neary attended classes to become a Certified D.A.R.E. Instructor in 1989; he taught many 4th and 5th grade students in the Coal City School District in D.A.R.E. classes, sharing his teaching duties with fellow Officer James Howell; and

WHEREAS, During his tenure, Police Chief Dennis Neary has been witness to many changes with the department, including expanded facilities, the computerization of the department, growth in the number of staff, and increased police activity in Coal City; despite these changes, the Coal City Police Department has maintained a good rapport with the people, a beneficial component of law enforcement that Chief Neary can certainly take credit for fostering; and

WHEREAS, A celebration of Police Chief Dennis Neary's illustrious career will be held on April 25, 2008 at the Coal City Lions Hall in Coal City; and

WHEREAS, Police Chief Dennis Neary's efficient and approachable demeanor served as a model for the entire Coal City Police Department; his leadership will be dearly missed by both the department and the people of Coal City; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Coal City Police Chief Dennis Neary on the occasion of his retirement and wish him continued success and happiness in the future; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Dennis Neary as an expression of our respect and esteem.