Bill Text: IL HR0516 | 2009-2010 | 96th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Officer Alex Valadez of the Chicago Police Department.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2009-06-30 - Resolution Adopted [HR0516 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2009-HR0516-Introduced.html

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HOUSE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Officer
Alex Valadez of the Chicago Police Department, who was killed
in the line of duty on June 1, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Officer Alex Valadez graduated from Brother Rice
High School with a 4.0 GPA; he then studied abroad in Spain and
graduated from Western Illinois University with a 3.9 GPA;
after graduating from college, he joined the Chicago Police
Department, becoming one of three siblings to join the force;
he planned on pursuing a career as an agent with Immigration &
Customs Enforcement; and
WHEREAS, After just 3 years as a member of the Chicago
Police Department, Officer Alex Valadez built a sterling
reputation as an intelligent and brave officer, having earned a
commendation from the department and 22 honorable mentions; and
WHEREAS, Officer Alex Valadez leaves behind his loving
family, which includes his mother, father, brother, 2 sisters,
and his pregnant fiancee, who is expecting their son in
September of 2009; and
WHEREAS, Officer Alex Valadez's dedication and courage

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will be remembered fondly by his loving family, his fellow
officers, and the citizens of the City of Chicago and the State
of Illinois; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of
Officer Alex Valadez; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
presented to the family of Officer Alex Valadez as an
expression of our sympathy.