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Full Text of HR0777  103rd General Assembly

HR0777 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

 


 
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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3Representatives wish to congratulate Captain Clay Childers of
4the Metropolis Fire Department on the occasion of being
5awarded the 2024 Medal of Valor by the Office of the State Fire
6Marshal; and
 
7    WHEREAS, The Medal of Valor award is given by the State of
8Illinois to a firefighter for an act of heroism or bravery that
9clearly demonstrated courage and dedication in the face of
10danger while in the performance of duty; and
 
11    WHEREAS, On October 23, 2023, Capt. Childers entered the
12home of a Metropolis resident while the structure was on fire;
13upon entering the structure, he discovered a person suffering
14from smoke inhalation and proceeded to carry the victim to
15safety, saving her life in the process; and
 
16    WHEREAS, For more than two decades, Capt. Childers has
17consistently demonstrated his unwavering commitment to
18protecting the lives and property of the citizens of Illinois,
19placing himself in harm's way to ensure the safety of others
20while displaying remarkable bravery and heroism; and
 
21    WHEREAS, Capt. Childers' dedication to serving the

 

 

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1community, combined with his quick thinking and decisive
2actions, has undoubtedly saved countless lives and prevented
3untold property damage; and
 
4    WHEREAS, Capt. Childers serves as a shining example of the
5bravery, professionalism, and heroism that define the
6firefighting profession; and
 
7    WHEREAS, Capt. Childers will be honored at the 31st Annual
8Illinois Fallen Firefighter Memorial & Firefighting Medal of
9Honor Awards Ceremony on May 14, 2024; therefore, be it
 
10    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
11HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
12we congratulate Captain Clay Childers of the Metropolis Fire
13Department on receiving the 2024 Medal of Valor award by the
14Office of the State Fire Marshal; and be it further
 
15    RESOLVED, That we commend him for his unwavering
16dedication to public service and for his outstanding
17contributions to the safety and well-being of the citizens of
18Illinois; and be it further
 
19    RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be
20presented to Capt. Childers and the Metropolis Fire Department
21as an expression of our sincere admiration and gratitude.