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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2     WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3 Representatives wish to recognize Firefighter Matt Grosskopf
4 of Mt. Vernon for his courage and selflessness in the line of
5 duty; and
 
6     WHEREAS, On December 26, 2003, a house fire broke out in
7 Mt. Vernon; when the firefighters first arrived, they were
8 informed that someone was still inside; and
 
9     WHEREAS, John Calvert was trapped by the fire and
10 unconscious in a bathroom of the home; as firefighters were
11 getting ready to advance a hose into the home, Firefighter
12 Grosskopf, disregarding his own safety, entered the house alone
13 to search for Mr. Calvert; after several minutes inside with no
14 visibility and incredibly high temperatures, he emerged from
15 the furiously burning home with Mr. Calvert; and
 
16     WHEREAS, Mr. Calvert was treated and released from the
17 hospital two days later due mostly to having been found and
18 saved so quickly; and
 
19     WHEREAS, Firefighter Grosskopf showed personal courage and
20 dedication in the face of danger and went above and beyond the
21 call of duty risking his life to save another; therefore, be it
 
22     RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
23 NINETY-THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
24 honor Firefighter Matt Grosskopf for his outstanding bravery
25 and selflessness in the line of duty for citizens of this
26 State; and be it further
 
27     RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
28 presented to Firefighter Matt Grosskopf as a token of our
29 respect and esteem.