HR0192 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to congratulate Dave Kruzil on the occasion of his retirement from the Lisle-Woodridge Fire Protection District; and

WHEREAS, Dave Kruzil began his career as a firefighter with the Lisle-Woodridge Fire Protection District in 1982; in 1984, he completed his training as a paramedic and began serving as a fire fighter/paramedic; and

WHEREAS, Dave Kruzil was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in 1990; he was subsequently promoted to the rank of Captain in 1995 and the rank of Battalion Chief in 2005; and

WHEREAS, During his 29-year career with the Lisle-Woodridge Fire Protection District, Dave Kruzil played an integral role in establishing the first ever State Wide Youthful Fire Setters Program; and

WHEREAS, Dave Kruzil was designated the Lisle-Woodridge Fire Protection District's "Fire Fighter of the Year" in 1987 and Outstanding Employee of the Year for the Village of Woodridge in 1987; and

WHEREAS, During his 29-year career with the Lisle-Woodridge Fire Protection District, Dave Kruzil was the recipient of three Awards of Merit; in 1988, he was the recipient of the Award of Valor; and

WHEREAS, During his career, Dave Kruzil attended the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland multiple times and took numerous courses, including Command Staff and General Staff Functions in the Incident Command System, Command and Control of the Fire Department Operations at Target Hazards, Command and Control Decision Making at Multiple Alarm Incidents, and All Hazards Incident Management Team Training, Target Hazard Identification, and Incident Command Systems/NIMMS; and

WHEREAS, During his career with the Lisle-Woodridge Fire Protection District, Dave Kruzil obtained numerous certifications, including State Certified Fire Fighter III, Fire Apparatus Engineer, Fire Officer I and II, Paramedic, Fire Investigator, Hazardous Materials Incident Command, Illinois Fire Service Multi-Company and Command, Illinois Fire Service Institute WMD Response and Hazardous Materials Incident Management, and Illinois Fire Service Incident Safety Officer; and

WHEREAS, On March 12, 2011, Dave Kruzil safely completed his last shift with the Lisle-Woodridge Fire Protection District, completing a wonderful 29 year career; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Dave Kruzil on his retirement from the Lisle-Woodridge Fire Protection District and hope that he enjoys it with his wife, Denise, and his children, Lauren and Michelle; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Dave Kruzil at his retirement dinner on April 15, 2011 as a symbol of our respect, gratitude, and esteem.