SR0745 LRB096 21825 KXB 39753 r

1
SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2     WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
3 learn of the death of Homewood firefighter Brian Colin "Boo"
4 Carey, who was killed on duty while attempting to save a life,
5 on March 30, 2010; and
 
6     WHEREAS, During a house fire on March 30, 2010, Brian Carey
7 was injured and later passed away, while trying to rescue an
8 elderly couple trapped in their home; and
 
9     WHEREAS, Brian Carey was a Brother Rice High School
10 graduate and honors student who loved cross-country and helping
11 others; and
 
12     WHEREAS, He spent a summer in Ireland, studied in London
13 while a student at Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa, and also
14 toured Europe; and
 
15     WHEREAS, He was an avid runner and a volunteer for Life
16 Source and PAWS; he was a member of Homewood Firefighters Local
17 3656; and
 
18     WHEREAS, Brian Carey was the beloved son of Brian W. and
19 Kathleen (nee, Condon) Carey; the dear brother of Margaret,
20 Kevin, and Anne Carey; a fond nephew, cousin, and friend of

 

 

SR0745 - 2 - LRB096 21825 KXB 39753 r

1 many, including Beatrice, the dog; therefore, be it
 
2     RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL
3 ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with
4 his family and friends, the passing of Brian Carey, and extend
5 our sympathies to them at the passing of this brave young man
6 who gave his life to help another; and be it further
 
7     RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
8 presented to the family of Brian Carey as a symbol of our
9 sincere sympathy.