MEMORIAL-TIM JONES

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HR0584
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HOUSE RESOLUTION

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WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
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Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Park
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Forest Police Officer Tim Jones, who passed away on December
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3, 2025; and

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WHEREAS, Officer Jones joined the Park Forest Police
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Department in June 2015, bringing with him a deep sense of
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duty, compassion, and professionalism as a second-generation
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police officer dedicated to serving and protecting the public;
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and

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WHEREAS, Officer Jones was critically wounded in the line
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of duty on March 19, 2016 while taking an armed offender into
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custody, sustaining life-threatening injuries that marked the
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beginning of a nearly decade-long journey defined by
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extraordinary resilience and courage; and

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WHEREAS, Officer Jones' remarkable fight for life inspired
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the Village of Park Forest, the region, and supporters across
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the nation, giving rise to the "Tim Strong" movement, a symbol
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of unity, hope, and steadfast community support reflected in
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blue porch lights, fundraisers, and messages of encouragement;
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and

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WHEREAS, Officer Jones and his family received an
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unprecedented display of compassion, solidarity, and civic
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pride from the Village of Park Forest, its residents, and its
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business community in support of one of their own; and

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WHEREAS, Officer Jones' story became a profound reminder
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of the risks law enforcement officers face every day and
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strengthened Park Forests' commitment to supporting the
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physical, emotional, and mental well-being of our first
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responders and public servants; and

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WHEREAS, Officer Jones' courage and spirit were recognized
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regularly at Park Forest Village Board meetings, community
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events, and Park Forest Police Department ceremonies, where
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his perseverance was honored as an example of extraordinary
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devotion to duty and personal strength; and

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WHEREAS, Officer Jones, despite profound challenges,
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remained a cherished member of the Park Forest Police
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Department, serving as an honorary officer and maintaining
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strong bonds with the officers, staff, and residents who stood
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beside him throughout his recovery; and

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WHEREAS, In 2018, Park Forest dedicated a section of
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Lakewood Boulevard as "Honorary Officer Tim Jones Way" in
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tribute to his profound impact on the community and his

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embodiment of courage and resilience; and

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WHEREAS, Officer Jones' strength, determination, and
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unwavering resolve became part of the identity of Park Forest,
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exemplifying the highest ideals of public service, bravery,
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and community solidarity; therefore, be it

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RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
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HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
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we mourn the passing of Park Forest Police Officer Tim Jones
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and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and
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all who knew and loved him; and be it further

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

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