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IL SR0833

Resolution

Status

Passed

11/29/2012

Primary Sponsor

Dan Duffy

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Origin

Senate

97th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Thomas J. Boyle Jr. of Barrington Hills was killed on June 18, 2012, while working as a security contractor in Afghanistan.
  • Boyle was a United States Marine and 2-tour Vietnam veteran who earned the Cross of Gallantry, and served 30 years with the Chicago Police Department.
  • He provided security and training in law enforcement in Kosovo, Iraq, and Afghanistan; locally, he captured brothers Tyrone and Larry Strickland, convicted of murdering Wheeling police officer Kenneth Dawson in 1985.
  • Boyle is survived by his wife Pauline (married 35 years) and son Ryan.
  • The Illinois Senate formally mourns his passing and directs that a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to his family.

Legislative Description

MEMORIAL-THOMAS BOYLE JR.

Last Action

Resolution Adopted

11/29/2012

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