Bill

SR 228

CONGRATS-NAPERVILLE FIRE DEPT.

104th Regular Session Introduced by Laura Ellman

Congratulates the Naperville Fire Department on 150 years of service and honors its personnel, achievements, and sacrifices, with ceremonial recognition.

Resolution Adopted

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Bill Summary · SR 228

Summary — SR 228: Congratulations to the Naperville Fire Department

Purpose and intent

Senate Resolution (SR) 228 is a ceremonial resolution that congratulates and commends the Naperville Fire Department on the occasion of its 150th anniversary. The resolution recognizes the department’s history, accomplishments, specialized capabilities, and the service and sacrifices of current and former firefighters. It directs that a suitably framed copy be presented to the department as a formal expression of esteem.

Note: the legislative file includes an unrelated short memorial text honoring Joyce Lewis. The operative, titled resolution and sponsors provided indicate the primary content and adopted text congratulates the Naperville Fire Department.

Key provisions / what the resolution does

Congratulates the Naperville Fire Department on 150 years of service (founded 1874).
Commends all individuals who have served and are currently serving the department for their commitment to community safety.
Honors firefighters who have perished in the line of duty, recognizing their ultimate sacrifice.
Notes department achievements and capabilities, including:
- Growth from a small volunteer unit to a department with more than 200 paid personnel and 10 stations.
- Response to major local incidents (e.g., 1946 train wreck, North Central College “Old Main” fire of 1997, 2021 EF‑3 tornado).
- International fire accreditation for six consecutive five‑year cycles.
- Unique programs such as a Community Advocate Response Team (CART) and special teams for hazardous materials, technical rescue, UAS (unmanned aerial systems), tactical EMS, and water rescue.
Directs that a suitable copy of the resolution be presented to the Naperville Fire Department.

Who is affected

Primary: Naperville Fire Department (personnel, retirees, and families).
Secondary: City of Naperville residents and the broader community (symbolic recognition of public safety services).
No regulatory, fiscal, or binding legal effects — the resolution is honorary and symbolic.

Procedural / timeline highlights

Filed: January 14, 2025
Received by Secretary of the Senate: March 6, 2025
Introduced / Read 2nd time / Adopted (Senate): March 19, 2025
Read & adopted / Reported enrolled: March 24, 2025
Final listed adoption date: May 15, 2025
Classification: Resolution (ceremonial)

Impact

SR 228 is a non‑binding, honorary measure intended to acknowledge public service, boost morale, and formally document legislative appreciation of the Naperville Fire Department’s 150 years of service. It imposes no new duties, costs, or legal obligations.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.