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This resolution mourns the passing of Chief Robert McKay of Tinley Park, who died on February 22, 2025, and honors his life and service. McKay was a dedicated firefighter who worked with the North Maine Fire Protection District for 30 years, starting in May 1995 and rising through the ranks to become fire chief in 2017. Born in Chicago in 1965, he graduated from Oak Forest Christian Academy and earned a bachelor's degree in finance from Liberty University. The resolution highlights McKay's personal life, noting his marriage to Tammy Jesk in 2003, his love for woodworking, old cars, biking, and being a Chicago Cubs fan. It acknowledges his family, including his wife Tammy, son Brooklin, and stepdaughter Samantha, and expresses condolences to his loved ones. The Illinois Senate officially resolves to mourn his passing and extends sympathy to his family, with a plan to present a copy of the resolution to his family as a gesture of remembrance and respect.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=195&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SR&SessionID=114&GA=104