HR1206 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Brian Colin Carey of Evergreen Park, who was killed in the line of duty on March 30, 2010; and

WHEREAS, Brian Carey graduated from Brother Rice High School in 1999; he then attended Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa, where he earned his bachelor's degree in journalism in 2003; and

WHEREAS, Brian Carey had dreamed of being a fireman since he was a little boy; he started his fire service career at the Roberts Park Fire Protection District in March of 2007; he became certified as a Firefighter II in November of 2007; he joined the Homewood Fire Department as a part-time firefighter/paramedic on August 20, 2008; he was hired as a full-time firefighter/paramedic on December 13, 2009; he was also certified in Technical Rescue Awareness, Hazmat Awareness, and Hazmat Technician and had National Incident Management System 100 200 & 700 certifications; and

WHEREAS, Brian Carey enjoyed reading, traveling, and watching shows on the Discovery Channel; he was affectionately known as "Boo" to his family and friends; and

WHEREAS, On March 30, 2010, the Homewood Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a structure fire at a single-family residence in Homewood; the first-arriving fire crews found a house with visible smoke and flames and were advised that at least one occupant remained inside the structure; Brian Carey was the first to enter the burning house; during the rescue attempt, Brian and his colleague, Karra Kopas, were injured; Brian succumbed to his injuries and passed away while at the hospital; and

WHEREAS, The courage and bravery of Brian Carey has been commemorated in other parts of the world; the Dublin, Ireland Fire Brigade paid a tribute to Brian with the presentation of a bronze statue emblematic of his heroism on April 28, 2010; and

WHEREAS, Brian Carey is survived by his parents, Brian and Kathleen; his sisters, Margaret and Annie; and his brother, Kevin; 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 Brian Colin Carey; and be it further

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