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HOUSE RESOLUTION

  
 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of 
3Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of  Officer 
4Raymond Murrell of
Addison, who  passed away in the line of duty 
5on January 19, 2017, at the age of 27; and
  
 
6    WHEREAS, Officer Murrell fulfilled his dream of becoming a 
7police officer with the
Bloomingdale Police Department less 
8than a year ago; during that short time he received
many 
9accolades and compliments from residents, including 
10recognition for saving a life; and
  
 
11    WHEREAS, Officer Murrell lived as a true public servant and 
12dedicated himself
wholeheartedly to his calling as a 
13peacekeeper and community builder; and
  
 
14    WHEREAS, Officer Murrell was known by many for his strong 
15work ethic, love of serving
others, and joyful smile; and
  
 
16    WHEREAS, Officer Murrell was just as dedicated to his 
17family as to his career, often spending
time fixing cars with 
18his father or helping his sister raise her daughter, Mia, as if 
19she were his
own child; and
 
20    WHEREAS, Officer Murrell served as a beacon of light to his 
 
 
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1family and friends during times
of need; he was a compassionate 
2public servant dedicated to fostering trust between law 
3enforcement
and residents of the Bloomingdale community; and
  
 
4    WHEREAS, Officer Murrell was the beloved son of Mary L. 
5Aguero and Anthony (Lori)
Murrell; the adored brother of 
6Antoinette Williams; the loving uncle of Mia Williams; the dear 
7grandson
of Marina Lopez and the late Alma and Walter Murrell; 
8and the loved nephew of many aunts, uncles,
and cousins; 
9therefore, be it
  
 
10    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE 
11HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, 
12along with his family, friends, and brothers and sisters of the

13Bloomingdale Police Department, mourn the passing of Raymond 
14Murrell; and be it further
  
 
15    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
16presented to the family of Officer Murrell as an expression of 
17our deepest sympathy.