Illinois General Assembly - Full Text of SR0195

SR0195 LRB104 12932 MST 24487 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Chief Robert McKay of Tinley Park, who passed away on February 22, 2025; and

WHEREAS, Chief McKay was born in Chicago to Robert and Marion McKay on July 1, 1965; he graduated from Oak Forest Christian Academy in 1983 and earned his bachelor's degree in finance from Liberty University in 1987; he married Tammy Jesk in Chicago on February 15, 2003; and

WHEREAS, Chief McKay dedicated his life of service to the North Maine Fire Protection District; he started his career with the department in May of 1995; he served as lieutenant from 2010 to 2013 and district chief from 2013 to 2017 and was appointed fire chief in 2017; he celebrated 30 years with the department on January 16, 2025; and

WHEREAS, Chief McKay enjoyed wood working, building things, old cars, biking, and walking with Tammy; he also enjoyed sports and was an avid fan of the Chicago Cubs; he especially enjoyed being with his son and his four-legged friend, Kodak Jack; and

WHEREAS, Chief McKay was preceded in death by his parents; his stepmother, Carol; and his stepsister, Cathy; and

WHEREAS, Chief McKay is survived by his wife, Tammy; his son, Brooklin; his stepdaughter, Samantha; his sister, Bonnie (James); his stepsister, Cheri; and many other family members and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Chief Robert McKay and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Chief McKay as an expression of our deepest sympathy.