SR0639 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Firefighter Andrew Benjamin "Drew" Price of the Chicago Fire Department, who passed away on November 13, 2023 due to injuries sustained in the line of duty; and

WHEREAS, Drew Price was born to Rochelle and Grant Price in Fort Worth, Texas on January 7, 1984; he graduated from the Chicago Fire Academy in 2009; he married his wife, Lara, in July 2020; and

WHEREAS, Drew Price served as a dedicated firefighter of the Chicago Fire Department for 14 years, joining in March 2009; he truly treasured being a fireman and instructing new cadets at the academy; he was assigned to Truck 44 in 2015, which he proudly drove while riding alongside Engine 55, and served as an EMT; known as "DP" to his colleagues, he loved his company like family and was honored to work beside them to serve and protect his community; and

WHEREAS, Drew Price was a member of the Chicago Blaze football team; he loved being a dog parent to his and Lara's dogs, Kai and Riley; and

WHEREAS, Drew Price was a devoted husband, son, brother, uncle, and friend who touched the lives of many and taught others to love harder, act kinder, and search for joy in every moment; he will be remembered for his selfless spirit and his heart of gold; and

WHEREAS, Drew Price was the husband of Lara Price; the brother of Courtney, Carissa, Jordan, and Natalie; the in-law of Karen and Tim Radez, Vanessa and Greg Mohr, Megan Price, Justin Reynolds, and Justin Weber; and the uncle of six nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Firefighter Andrew Benjamin "Drew" Price of the Chicago Fire Department and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be presented to the family of Drew Price and the brave men and women of Chicago Fire Department Engine 55 as an expression of our deepest sympathy.