HR0626 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to congratulate Captain Michael J. Wheeler on the occasion of his retirement from the Park Forest Fire Department after nearly 38 years of service; and

WHEREAS, Cpt. Wheeler began his career with the Park Forest Fire Department on December 26, 1977; and

WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Cpt. Wheeler was a champion of fire safety, spending years educating the community to help them be as safe as possible; and

WHEREAS, Cpt. Wheeler has been recognized by the National Fire Safety Council, the Illinois Fire Safety Alliance, and the Suburban B'nai B'rith Council; he received firefighter of the year awards from multiple agencies and was twice recognized by the Chicago Association of Commerce and Industry as the Class 2 First Place winner as part of their fire prevention contest; and

WHEREAS, Cpt. Wheeler's lifetime of dedication to the citizens of Forest Park was recognized by the Park Forest Historical Society in 2008 when he was inducted into the Park Forest Hall of Fame; and

WHEREAS, Affectionately known as "Fireman Mike", Cpt. Wheeler's retirement will become official on August 14, 2015, and a retirement dinner will be held in his honor on August 15, 2015; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Captain Michael J. Wheeler on his retirement from the Park Forest Fire Department after nearly 38 years of service, and we wish him the best in all his future endeavors; and be it further

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