HR0157 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Officer James Brockmeyer of Chester, who passed away on October 28, 2016 in the line of duty; and

WHEREAS, Officer Brockmeyer was born in Chester to Donald and Dixie (Bowen) Brockmeyer on April 30, 1994; he graduated from Chester High School in 2012, where he played football, basketball, and baseball; and

WHEREAS, Officer Brockmeyer worked for the City of Chester Gas Department and part-time for Derek's Lawn Service in Chester before joining the Chester Police Department; he was also a volunteer fireman for the Chester Fire Department; and

WHEREAS, Officer Brockmeyer dedicated himself to public service, demonstrated by his service as a firefighter and by his commitment to the profession of law enforcement; and

WHEREAS, Officer Brockmeyer served as a cherished member of the Chester Police and Fire Departments; he will be missed by his fellow firefighters and brothers and sisters in blue; and

WHEREAS, Officer Brockmeyer was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Chester and the Randolph County Rod and Gun Club; and

WHEREAS, Officer Brockmeyer is survived by his parents; his sister, Megan Brockmeyer; his fiance, Lauren Hoops; his maternal grandmother, Joleen Bowen; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, brothers and sisters in law enforcement, and firefighters; and

WHEREAS, May Officer Brockmeyer rest in peace; may his memory live on in all those who carry on the mission to serve and protect with the same honor and integrity; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Officer James Brockmeyer, and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Officer Brockmeyer as an expression of our deepest sympathy.