IL HR0584

Mourns the passing of Park Forest Police Officer Tim Jones, who died on December 3, 2025, after being critically wounded in the line of duty on March 19, 2016 while apprehending an armed offender

Honors Officer Jones as a second-generation police officer who joined the Park Forest Police Department in June 2015 and fought for nearly a decade after sustaining life-threatening injuries

Recognizes the "Tim Strong" movement that emerged in response to his story, which inspired community support through blue porch lights, fundraisers, and messages of encouragement across the region and nation

Notes that Park Forest dedicated a section of Lakewood Boulevard as "Honorary Officer Tim Jones Way" in 2018 to honor his courage and impact on the community

Extends official condolences from the Illinois House of Representatives to Officer Jones' family and directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to them