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HR0492LRB104 15650 LAW 28821 r

1HOUSE RESOLUTION

2 WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of 

3Representatives wish to congratulate Police Chief Brian Smith 

4of the Gurnee Police Department on the occasion of his 

5retirement after more than 25 years of dedicated service; and

6 WHEREAS, Chief Smith began his career with the Gurnee 

7Police Department in 2000; over the years, he progressed 

8through the ranks, becoming a patrol sergeant in 2010, a 

9patrol commander in 2014, deputy chief in 2017, and chief of 

10police in 2019; and

11 WHEREAS, Chief Smith led the Gurnee Police Department with 

12a commitment to excellence, humility, and selflessness and a 

13genuine desire to serve others; he oversaw his officers and 

14staff while imbuing in them the importance of integrity, 

15customer service, transparency, and technology, all aimed at 

16improving relationships and increasing public safety and the 

17safety of his officers; and

18 WHEREAS, Under Chief Smith's leadership, the Gurnee Police 

19Department has celebrated many notable achievements, including 

20increasing staffing and diversity, expanding community 

21engagement initiatives, enhancing crime prevention and 

22outreach, promoting officer wellness and resilience, 

HR0492- 2 -LRB104 15650 LAW 28821 r

1implementing technology and safety advancements, and upgrading 

2protective equipment to enhance officer and community safety; 

3and

4 WHEREAS, During Chief Smith's tenure, the Gurnee Police 

5Department faced unique challenges, including civil unrest and 

6the COVID-19 pandemic; through his guidance, dedication, and 

7resourcefulness, the Village of Gurnee exited these events 

8stronger than before; and

9 WHEREAS, Chief Smith has been a