HR0151 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to recognize Ed Suarez on his courageous actions of rescuing an elderly driver from an oncoming train; and

WHEREAS, At the height of the evening rush on December 23, 2014, Com-Ed employee Ed Suarez noticed a disoriented 80-year-old woman drive onto the railroad tracks in Western Springs with a train headed towards her vehicle; and

WHEREAS, Ed Suarez immediately sprung into action, racing to the side of the woman's car and helping to carry her from the vehicle before the train tore off her door; and

WHEREAS, Ed Suarez and another good Samaritan moved the woman to a safe distance until the train had passed; and

WHEREAS, Thanks to the quick actions of Ed Suarez and others, no one was injured in the accident; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we recognize Ed Suarez on his courageous actions of rescuing an elderly driver from an oncoming train; and be it further

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