HR1009 93RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the State of Illinois are pleased to recognize and honor 48th Ward Superintendent Conrad Suerth, Inspectors Frank Lowery and Tim Kelly, Sweeper Driver James "Jimbo" Diaz, and Graffiti Buster Toby Urian for their efforts in apprehending two shoplifting and hit and run suspects; and

WHEREAS, On April 6, 2004, two suspects were attempting to flee from Osco security officer, Mike Adajian, when Mr. Suerth and Mr. Lowery witnessed the escape and followed the suspects car, and the car was involved in a hit and run accident; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Suerth and Mr. Lowery proceeded to follow the suspects on foot after they had fled the scene of the accident; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Lowery and Mr. Urian were able to apprehend the male suspect until the police arrived, while Mr. Diaz was able to use his street sweeper to block the path of the female suspect, allowing Mr. Kelly to locate the stolen goods and prevent the female suspect from escaping over a fence; and

WHEREAS, It was because of the incredible efforts of Mr. Suerth, Mr. Lowery, Mr. Kelly, Mr. Diaz, and Mr. Urian that the Chicago Police were able to apprehend and arrest the suspects; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Conrad Suerth, Frank Lowery, Tim Kelly, James "Jimbo" Diaz, and Toby Urian for tremendous acts of bravery and their efforts in assisting the Chicago Police in arresting two shoplifters and hit and run drivers, and we thank them for being true heroes for the residents of the 48th Ward and the City of Chicago; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Conrad Suerth, Frank Lowery, Tim Kelly, James "Jimbo" Diaz, and Toby Urian as an expression of our respect and esteem.