Bill Text: IL HR0849 | 2023-2024 | 103rd General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Philip R. Foley Jr., former Chief of the Loves Park Fire Department.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Introduced) 2024-05-28 - Filed with the Clerk by Rep. John M. Cabello [HR0849 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2023-HR0849-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 Philip
Russell Foley Jr., former Chief of the Loves Park Fire
Department, who passed away on May 23, 2024; and
WHEREAS, Chief Foley was born to Frida and Philip Foley in
Wyoming on November 2, 1944; he married Margie Foley on July 9,
2018; he was a resident of Machesney Park; and
WHEREAS, Chief Foley served the Loves Park Fire Department
for 53 years; during his tenure, he served as fire chief for 37
years; and
WHEREAS, Chief Foley was dedicated to serving his
community through the fire department, spending the majority
of his time helping others; and
WHEREAS, Chief Foley enjoyed taking care of his yard; and
WHEREAS, Chief Foley was preceded in death by his parents
and his nephew, Walt Foley Jr.; and
WHEREAS, Chief Foley is survived by his wife, Margie; his
children, Philip Foley III, Tanya Foltz, and Michael Leavens;

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four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; his brother,
Walt Foley; and numerous nieces and nephews; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
we mourn the passing of Philip Russell Foley Jr., former Chief
of the Loves Park Fire Department, and extend our sincere
condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved
him; and be it further