Bill Text: IL HR1377 | 2009-2010 | 96th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of United States Army Specialist Joseph W. Dimock of Wildwood.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2010-11-16 - Resolution Adopted [HR1377 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2009-HR1377-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 United
States Army Ranger Joseph Whiting Dimock II of Wildwood, who
gave his life in the service of his country while serving at
Camp Salerno, Afghanistan on July 10, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Joseph (Joey) was born in Libertyville on May 25,
1989 to Joseph and Ellen Dimock; he grew up with his younger
brothers, Louis and Michael in Wildwood, where the Dimock
family has lived for 21 years; he attended the Wildwood
Presbyterian Church, where he was baptized at the age of 3
months and confirmed as an adult member in eighth grade; he
faithfully attended Sunday School, worship, and the
middle-school and high-school youth fellowship groups; he was
particularly devoted to the annual summer high school mission
trips, where he put his energy and skills to good use; and
WHEREAS, Joey loved the outdoors and was an active member
of Cub Scout Pack, Venture Crew, and Boy Scout Troop 672; he
earned the rank of Eagle Scout; for his Eagle Scout project, he
collected nearly 200 worn, American flags so they could be
honorably retired in a special ceremony; and
WHEREAS, In 2007, Joey graduated from Warren Township High

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School; he was a superb swimmer and a member of the Warren Blue
Devils swim team and swim club; in 2006, he and his teammates
set the Junior Varsity Swim Record in the 400 yard freestyle
relay, in which he swam the anchor leg; in the spring of his
senior year of high school, he joined the United States Army
and began his service in August of 2007; and
WHEREAS, He served in the 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger
Regiment and was currently serving his third overseas
deployment, his second in Afghanistan supporting Operation
Enduring Freedom; during his service, he received the Ranger
Tab, Combat Infantryman Badge, and the Parachutist Badge; he
was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan
Campaign Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism
Service Medal, and the Army Service Ribbon; and he was
posthumously awarded the Bronze Star Medal and Army
Commendation Medal; and
WHEREAS, United States Army Ranger Joseph Whiting Dimock II
is survived by his loving family, his parents, Joseph and
Ellen; his brothers, Louis and Michael; his paternal
grandmother, Elna Jensen Dimock; his maternal grandfather,
Alan R. McCausland; and his aunts, uncles, cousins, friends,
and fellow soldiers; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE

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NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
mourn, along with his family, friends, and a grateful nation,
the passing of United States Army Ranger Joseph Whiting Dimock
II; and be it further
RESOLVED, That we honor the memory of United States Army
Ranger Joseph Whiting Dimock II and his willingness to serve
his country, which led to him making the ultimate sacrifice;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
presented to United States Army Ranger Joseph Whiting Dimock II
as a symbol of our sincere sympathy.