SR0687 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Illinois State Trooper Ryan Matthew Albin of rural Bellflower, who passed away on June 28, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Trooper Albin was born in Urbana to Robert C. and Rebecca A. Cohoon Albin on November 16, 1979; he graduated from Blue Ridge High School in Farmer City, where he was a multi-sport athlete; he attended Eureka College, where he received numerous conference honors in football; and

WHEREAS, Trooper Albin was accepted into Illinois State Police Academy Class 111; he was assigned to District 6 in Pontiac, where he served for over 11 years; he was awarded the 2015 District 6 Officer of the Year; he was also awarded numerous department commendations and awards for his exemplary criminal interdiction work and DUI enforcement; and

WHEREAS, Trooper Albin was a member of the National Criminal Enforcement Association; he served as a juvenile officer and a Fraternal Order of Police trustee; he attended Trinity Community Fellowship in Farmer City; and

WHEREAS, Trooper Albin was preceded in death by his grandparents and his cousin, Brian Cohoon; and

WHEREAS, Trooper Albin is survived by his children, Stella Grace and Charlie Robert; his parents; his sisters, Raeanne (Peter) Stegemann and Rachelle Albin (Jim Nasif); his special nieces, Chloe, Olivia, and Mia Stegemann; many cousins, aunts, and uncles; and his ISP canine partner, Biko; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Illinois State Trooper Ryan Matthew Albin, 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 Trooper Albin as an expression of our deepest sympathy.