HR0241 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

HR0241 LRB103 32092 ECR 61087 r

HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to recognize Deputy Luke Durre of Clay County for his bravery in the line of duty on March 13th, 2023; and

WHEREAS, At approximately 4:32 p.m. on March 13, 2023, Deputy Durre was on routine patrol in the area of North State Road and Hardy Hills Road; he observed a gold Chevrolet Impala stuck in the ditch on the south side of the road facing west; when he approached the car, he noticed that smoke was coming from the car, which was still running, and the driver, a 78 year old male, was still pushing on the accelerator, causing the motor to rev at high RPMs; and

WHEREAS, Deputy Durre was able to get the car in park and then shut off the engine; the vehicle was filling up with smoke and was in a position where the driver's side door was pinned against the ground and would only open a few inches; the passenger's side door was blocked by personal belongings the driver had in the vehicle; a short time later, flames began to emerge from underneath the vehicle; and

WHEREAS, Deputy Durre attempted to pull the driver out of the car through the driver's side window but was unable to do so; he was able to pry the door open with assistance from Deputy Trevin Smith and North Clay Fireman Weston Kemmerer, lift the driver out the vehicle, and carry the driver to safety, who was then transported to a nearby hospital for treatment; and

WHEREAS, Deputy Durre's actions and direct intervention were instrumental in saving and preserving the driver's life; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we recognize Deputy Luke Durre of Clay County for his heroic actions on March 13th, 2023; and be it further

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