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SR0353 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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1 SENATE RESOLUTION

2     WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate wish to honor
3 the memory of Chicago police officer Detective William J.
4 Murphy; and

5     WHEREAS, Detective William Murphy lost his life in the line
6 of duty on August 15, 1955; and

7     WHEREAS, Detective William Murphy was shot and killed at
8 the Roosevelt Road elevated platform while arresting a robbery
9 suspect; and

10     WHEREAS, Detective William Murphy was assigned to the
11 Central District at 11th and State in Chicago; and

12     WHEREAS, Detective William Murphy left behind a wife,
13 Shirley Murphy; 2 daughters, Christine and Nancy; and several
14 other extended family members; and

15     WHEREAS, We recognize and honor the 58th anniversary of
16 Detective William Murphy's death; and

17     WHEREAS, Time never diminishes respect for those who served
18 to protect; and

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1     WHEREAS, Detective William Murphy's sacrifice is not
2 forgotten today; and

3     WHEREAS, Detective William Murphy continues to leave a
4 legacy and still inspires courage, honesty, and strength to
5 those he left behind; and

6     WHEREAS, To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we
7 must recognize those who came before; therefore, be it

8     RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL
9 ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we remember and honor
10 the memory of Detective William Murphy and will never forget
11 the sacrifice he made; and be it further

12     RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
13 presented to the family of Detective William Murphy.

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