HR1008 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to congratulate Lawrence C. Burnson on the occasion of his retirement as Chief of the Homewood Police Department on March 11, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Chief Burnson grew up in Chicago's Roseland neighborhood, where he attended Mendel Catholic High School; he has an associate's degree in law enforcement from South Suburban College, a bachelor's degree in social justice from Lewis University, and a master's degree in public administration from DePaul University; and

WHEREAS, Chief Burnson began his law enforcement career at the Matteson Police Department in May of 1974; during his career in Matteson, he has served as a patrol officer, investigator, sergeant, lieutenant, administrative aide, and Deputy Chief of Police; in August of 1992, he was promoted to the position of Chief of Police; on December 7, 2001, he retired from the Matteson Police Department; on December 10, 2001, he was appointed to the position of Chief of Police for the Homewood Police Department; and

WHEREAS, During his career in Homewood, Chief Burnson was instrumental in the creation of the E-Com Dispatch Center, a consolidated communications center which provides service for police, fire, and EMS calls for 6 local municipalities; and

WHEREAS, Chief Burnson is an active member of the South Suburban Association of Chiefs of Police, the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police, and the International Association of Chiefs of Police; he served as the President of the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police in 2007 and as president of the South Suburban Association of Chiefs of Police from 2000 to 2001; he has also served on the D.A.R.E. Executive Law Enforcement Advisory Board; and

WHEREAS, Chief Burnson serves as a model 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-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Lawrence C. Burnson on the occasion of his retirement and wish him continued success and happiness in the future; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Chief Burnson as a symbol of our esteem and respect.