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1 SENATE RESOLUTION
2 WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened
3 to learn of the death of Chief Robert McKay of Tinley Park, who
4 passed away on February 22, 2025; and
5 WHEREAS, Chief McKay was born in Chicago to Robert and
6 Marion McKay on July 1, 1965; he graduated from Oak Forest
7 Christian Academy in 1983 and earned his bachelor's degree in
8 finance from Liberty University in 1987; he married Tammy Jesk
9 in Chicago on February 15, 2003; and
10 WHEREAS, Chief McKay dedicated his life of service to the
11 North Maine Fire Protection District; he started his career
12 with the department in May of 1995; he served as lieutenant
13 from 2010 to 2013 and district chief from 2013 to 2017 and was
14 appointed fire chief in 2017; he celebrated 30 years with the
15 department on January 16, 2025; and
16 WHEREAS, Chief McKay enjoyed wood working, building
17 things, old cars, biking, and walking with Tammy; he also
18 enjoyed sports and was an avid fan of the Chicago Cubs; he
19 especially enjoyed being with his son and his four-legged
20 friend, Kodak Jack; and
21 WHEREAS, Chief McKay was preceded in death by his parents;
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1 his stepmother, Carol; and his stepsister, Cathy; and
2 WHEREAS, Chief McKay is survived by his wife, Tammy; his
3 son, Brooklin; his stepdaughter, Samantha; his sister, Bonnie
4 (James); his stepsister, Cheri; and many other family members
5 and friends; therefore, be it
6 RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL
7 ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
8 Chief Robert McKay and extend our sincere condolences to his
9 family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it
10 further
11 RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
12 presented to the family of Chief McKay as an expression of our
13 deepest sympathy.
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