HR0894 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

HR0894 LRB102 28243 LAW 40113 r

HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, As it is important to show appreciation to citizens that go above and beyond to protect and help others, the members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to recognize Kenneth Tharp for his selfless actions on June 27, 2022 that saved the life of a young child; and

WHEREAS, Kenneth and Mary Tharp of New Boston were boating on the Mississippi River when they heard screams coming from the water; and

WHEREAS, Moving to the area from which the screams were coming, the couple saw a child, five-year old Mia Baker, who had been swept away in the current and was in the water nearly 100 yards from shore; and

WHEREAS, With no hesitation, Kenneth Tharp jumped into the Mississippi River to rescue the young child from drowning; and

WHEREAS, Thanks to Kenneth Tharp's decisive actions, he was able to rescue Mia Baker; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we recognize Kenneth Tharp for his quick and selfless actions that saved the life of Mia Baker; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Kenneth Tharp as an expression of our esteem and respect.