HR1340 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to recognize Chris and Ryan Scott for their heroic actions in responding to an emergency in their neighborhood; and

WHEREAS, Tammy and Joe Derk and their seven children were enjoying a swim at their home on June 7, 2015, when their son, Joseph, suffered sudden cardiac arrest; and

WHEREAS, Tammy administered CPR while Joe called 911; when the 911 call went out, Chris and Ryan Scott, both EMTs, were two doors down at their home; they recognized the address as being their former home, and being so close, they responded; and

WHEREAS, Upon arriving on the scene, Ryan Scott began chest compressions and Chris performed mouth-to-mouth resuscitation; Chris rode with Joseph in the ambulance, where paramedics continued treatment; and

WHEREAS, Joseph has made a full recovery; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we recognize Chris and Ryan Scott for their heroic actions in responding to an emergency in their neighborhood and we thank them for saving the life of Joseph Derk; and be it further

RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be presented to Chris and Ryan Scott as a symbol of our respect and esteem.