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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate wish to honor
3the memory of Chicago police officer Detective William J.
4Murphy; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Detective William Murphy lost his life in the line
6of duty on August 15, 1955; and
 
7    WHEREAS, Detective William Murphy was shot and killed at
8the Roosevelt Road elevated platform while arresting a robbery
9suspect; and
 
10    WHEREAS, Detective William Murphy was assigned to the
11Central District at 11th and State in Chicago; and
 
12    WHEREAS, Detective William Murphy left behind a wife,
13Shirley Murphy; 2 daughters, Christine and Nancy; and several
14other extended family members; and
 
15    WHEREAS, We recognize and honor the 58th anniversary of
16Detective William Murphy's death; and
 
17    WHEREAS, Time never diminishes respect for those who served
18to protect; and
 

 

 

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1    WHEREAS, Detective William Murphy's sacrifice is not
2forgotten today; and
 
3    WHEREAS, Detective William Murphy continues to leave a
4legacy and still inspires courage, honesty, and strength to
5those he left behind; and
 
6    WHEREAS, To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we
7must recognize those who came before; therefore, be it
 
8    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL
9ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we remember and honor
10the memory of Detective William Murphy and will never forget
11the sacrifice he made; and be it further
 
12    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
13presented to the family of Detective William Murphy.