HR0849 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

HR0849 LRB103 41050 ECR 74262 r

HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Philip Russell Foley Jr., former Chief of the Loves Park Fire Department, who passed away on May 23, 2024; and

WHEREAS, Chief Foley was born to Frida and Philip Foley in Wyoming on November 2, 1944; he married Margie Foley on July 9, 2018; he was a resident of Machesney Park; and

WHEREAS, Chief Foley served the Loves Park Fire Department for 53 years; during his tenure, he served as fire chief for 37 years; and

WHEREAS, Chief Foley was dedicated to serving his community through the fire department, spending the majority of his time helping others; and

WHEREAS, Chief Foley enjoyed taking care of his yard; and

WHEREAS, Chief Foley was preceded in death by his parents and his nephew, Walt Foley Jr.; and

WHEREAS, Chief Foley is survived by his wife, Margie; his children, Philip Foley III, Tanya Foltz, and Michael Leavens; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; his brother, Walt Foley; and numerous nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Philip Russell Foley Jr., former Chief of the Loves Park Fire Department, 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 Chief Foley as an expression of our deepest sympathy.