HR0783 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to congratulate the members of the Kane County Sheriff's Department that participated in the investigation of an expansive drug trafficking organization for being the recipients of the Stars of Distinction Task Force Award from the Chicago Crime Commission; and

WHEREAS, The Stars of Distinction Award is awarded by the Chicago Crime Commission to honor crime fighters around the Chicago area for their dedication to serving citizens and keeping streets safe; and

WHEREAS, The Kane County Sheriff's Department participated in an investigation that uncovered an expansive drug trafficking organization that reached from California to rural Kane County; and

WHEREAS, The Kane County Sheriff's Department was the only suburban county police department recognized with the Stars of Distinction Award this year; and

WHEREAS, The recipients of the Stars of Distinction Award are Detective Phil Schuring, Sergeant Eric Fisher, Sergeant Mike Beatus, Sergeant Branden Gentry, Sergeant Willie Mayes, Detective Sal Rodriguez, Detective Amy Pogorzelski, Detective Steve Reitmeyer, Detective Ken Johnson, Detective Jerry Krawczyk, Detective Walter Edwards, Detective Stan Towers, Detective Aaron Feiza, Detective Brad Zentmyer, Detective Dan O'Hara, and Detective Keith Smith; and

WHEREAS, The Kane County Sheriff's Department and its fine officers serve as models of hard work, integrity, and dedication for the people of the State of Illinois; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate the Kane County Sheriff's Department for being the recipients of the Stars of Distinction Task Force Award from the Chicago Crime Commission and wish them continued success and happiness in the future; and be it further

RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be presented to the recipients of the Stars of Distinction Award as a symbol of our esteem and respect.