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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2     WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3 Representatives are pleased to congratulate Detective Steven
4 R. Worsham of the Chicago Police Department on his retirement;
5 and
 
6     WHEREAS, During his early years, he attended St. Brides
7 Grammar School and graduated from Mt. Carmel, where he excelled
8 on the swimming and water polo teams; he also spent time
9 serving as a lifeguard and mate for the Chicago Park District;
10 and
 
11     WHEREAS, He joined the Chicago Police Department in 1980 as
12 a patrolman, Star number 2053, and worked in numerous high
13 crime and high risk areas; he was promoted to Gang
14 Specialist/Detective, where he executed search warrants, wire
15 taps, and participated in numerous raids on Chicago's most
16 violent and notorious street gangs; and
 
17     WHEREAS, In October of 1986, he was shot in the line of
18 duty while apprehending a criminal; he was subsequently awarded
19 the Chicago Police Department's "Blue Star" Award; he has also
20 been awarded a Special Commendation, 11 Department
21 Commendations, 29 Honorable Mentions, one Unit Meritorious
22 Performance Award, as well as other awards from the federal

 

 

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1 government and the Chicago Police Department; and
 
2     WHEREAS, He is a well known denizen of the Rainbow Beach
3 Three Wall Handball community and has won several Chicagoland
4 Metro Handball League Championships, as well as volunteering as
5 a little league coach and supporter of St. John Fisher; and
 
6     WHEREAS, While working fulltime as a member of the Chicago
7 Police Department, Detective Worsham also completed his
8 Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from Lewis College,
9 graduating with honors; and
 
10     WHEREAS, He is a loyal friend to many, a great family man,
11 and deserves many accolades for his service to his community;
12 therefore, be it
 
13     RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
14 NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
15 congratulate Steven Worsham as he retires as a Detective with
16 the Chicago Police Department and wish him all the best in his
17 future endeavors; and be it further
 
18     RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
19 presented to Chicago Police Department Detective Steven
20 Worsham as a symbol of our respect and esteem.