HJ0036 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, It is highly fitting that the Illinois General Assembly pays honor and respect to individuals who have given their lives in service to their communities; and

WHEREAS, Third generation volunteer firefighter Kody Michael Vanfossan made the ultimate sacrifice while responding to a six alarm fire with the Christopher Fire Department on May 5, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Kody Vanfossan was known for his kind heart and willingness to help others, and he had countless friends, both in and out of the fire service; and

WHEREAS, Kody Vanfossan was preceded in death by his grandparents, Libero and Delphine Bartolotti, Mitch Wilkerson, Bob Adams, and Tom Vanfossan; and

WHEREAS, At the time of his passing, Kody Vanfossan was survived by his son, Erik Michael Vanfossan; his parents; his brother; and his sister; and

WHEREAS, The members of the 101st General Assembly offered their respect and condolences via House Resolution 361 for the ultimate sacrifice made by fallen firefighter Kody Vanfossan; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE SENATE CONCURRING HEREIN, that we designate Illinois Route 148 north of the City of Christopher at the city limits north of the intersection of Harrison Street and Highway 148 and south of the City of Christopher at the northeast intersection of Yellow Banks Road and Illinois Route 148 as the "Firefighter Kody M. Vanfossan Memorial Highway"; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Illinois Department of Transportation is requested to erect at suitable locations, consistent with State and federal regulations, appropriate plaques or signs giving notice of the name of "Firefighter Kody M. Vanfossan Memorial Highway"; and be it further

RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be presented to the family of Kody Vanfossan, the Mayor of Christopher, and the Secretary of the Illinois Department of Transportation.