HR0719 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to congratulate Lombard Police Officer Joe Menolascino on being awarded the "Achievement of Excellence Award" by the Illinois Operation Lifesaver Enforcement Committee; and

WHEREAS, He joined the Lombard Police Department in 1996; and

WHEREAS, He was recognized for his exemplary enforcement efforts and promoting railroad crossing safety throughout the community since 2008; he is a 15-year veteran of the Lombard Police Department and a truck enforcement specialist assigned to the Lombard Police Department's Traffic Safety Unit; he has worked tirelessly in so many ways to prevent unnecessary deaths and injuries at railroad crossings; and

WHEREAS, He has been instrumental in securing thousands of dollars in grant funding to support efforts at educating pedestrians and motorists about the dangers associated with railroad crossings; and

WHEREAS, The Village of Lombard sees an average of 4,000 train commuters per day, as well as 50,000 vehicle operators who also cross the tracks; as part of the efforts which gained him this recognition, Officer Menolascino has passed out more than 10,000 informational safety fliers to children and adults, including on the train platform; and

WHEREAS, Officer Menolascino was instrumental in having new railroad safety signs installed in the community, and he has organized railroad crossing enforcement campaigns aimed at reducing violations; additionally, because of his efforts, Lombard became one of the first communities to have suicide prevention information along the railroad tracks; and

WHEREAS, He is a graduate of Elmhurst College; he attends many government sponsored events like senior health fairs and women's health fairs to promote train safety; he is married and has one son, Anthony; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we thank Officer Menolascino for his hard work, congratulate him on this award, and wish him continued success in the future; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Officer Joe Menolascino as a symbol of our respect and esteem.