SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier has announced the passage of House Resolution 283, a measure that honors the life and passing of Caleb Thomas Elliott of Troy. Caleb was accidentally electrocuted while working on a house in Troy. At the time, Caleb was working toward a career in welding and heating, and cooling.
“I am honored to sponsor HR 283 on behalf of Caleb and his family,” Rep. Meier said. “The Resolution names August 11, 2025, as Caleb’s Legacy: Electrical Awareness for a Safer Tomorrow Day.”
Meier says he hopes the Resolution will serve as a springboard to further education for those working with electrical wiring. Meier says he’s counting on organizations like FFA, 4-H, and junior college trades programs to spread the word and help prevent future tragedies.
“I brought this forward to bring awareness to the need to be extremely cautious when working with electricity, and to hopefully ensure that a tragedy like the one endured by Caleb’s family never happens again,” Meier said. “I want to extend my condolences and my gratitude to Caleb’s two sisters, three brothers, and his parents, Doug and Dawn, for their loss. I will work to continue to educate everyone on this issue so we can save lives in the future.”
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