ILLINOIS REGISTER 9204
09
PROCLAMATIONS
2009-198
Police Officer Alejandro "Alex" Valadez
WHEREAS, on Monday, June 1, Chicago Police Department Officer Alejandro "Alex"
Valadez was fatally shot as he and his partner responded to investigate a call of
shots fired. He was 27; and
WHEREAS, assigned to small team called Incident Response, Officer Valadez was
remembered as an aggressive officer with good people skills that made him a
perfect fit for the unit, which often responded to citizen complaints of narcotics or
robberies; and
WHEREAS, Officer Valadez was one of three siblings to join the Chicago Police Department,
and in just three short years, he had established himself as a go-to police officer,
unafraid of challenging assignments or long hours; and
WHEREAS, since joining the Chicago Police Department in December 2005, Officer Valadez
earned a department commendation and 22 honorable mentions; and
WHEREAS, Officer Valadez was a conscientious and professional officer who will be
remembered for the dedication and commitment to duty that he showed
throughout his career; and
WHEREAS, a funeral mass will be held on Saturday, June 6 for Officer Valadez:
THEREFORE, I, Pat Quinn, Governor of the State of Illinois, do hereby order all State facilities
to fly their flags at half-staff from sunrise on June 4, 2009 until sunset on June 6, 2009 in honor
and remembrance of Officer Valadez, whose selfless service and sacrifice is an inspiration.
Issued by the Governor June 3, 2009
Filed by the Secretary of State June 15, 2009
2009-199
Police Lieutenant Gregory Jonas
WHEREAS, on Tuesday, June 2, veteran Centreville Police Department Lieutenant Gregory
Jonas was fatally shot in the line of duty. He was 59; and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant Jonas joined the Alorton Police Department in 1976, where he worked
for eight years. In 1995 Lieutenant Jonas joined the Centreville Police
Department, and in 2004 he was promoted to the position of Lieutenant; and
