HR0042 101ST 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 Conrad Gary of Chicago, who was killed in the line of duty on December 17, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Officer Gary grew up in suburban Oak Lawn and graduated from Eastern Illinois University in 2009; he served over five years in the United States Air Force and spent much of that time deployed in Germany; and

WHEREAS, Officer Gary wanted to make the city a better place and joined the Chicago Police Department in March 2017; at the Chicago Police Academy, he was a "go-to" person who helped classmates; after his training, he was assigned to the Calumet District and was becoming known as an officer who was quick to provide backup to other officers; he had a sense of duty that compelled him to help others; and

WHEREAS, Officer Gary was the beloved husband of Kelly (Kubil), the cherished father of Tess, the loving son of Michael and Kimberly (Evans), the dear brother of Michael Jr. (Stephanie) and David Gary (Carrie), the adored son-in-law of Daniel and Mary Kay Kubil, the caring grandson of Margaret and Herbert Gary and Marilyn Evans, the great-grandson-in-law of Dennis Dobbyn and Alice Kubil Gartland, the fond brother-in-law of Katie (Ben) Warren, Kristy (Matt) Norris, Daniel (Jessica Justiniano), Michael, and Kiera, the favorite uncle of Easton, Olivia, Brendan, Owen, Tommy, Luke, and Ella, and the nephew and cousin of many; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Officer Conrad Gary 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 Gary as an expression of our deepest sympathy.