HR1019 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to congratulate Fire Chief Michael G. Hitzemann of the Bristol Kendall Fire Protection District on the occasion of his retirement on April 30, 2018 after 43 years of service; and

WHEREAS, Chief Hitzemann was born to Richard and Virginia Hitzemann on August 15, 1953; and

WHEREAS, In April of 1975, Chief Hitzemann joined the Bristol Kendall Fire Protection District as a volunteer firefighter; during this time, he was a part of the committee that formulated the start of Bristol Kendall Emergency Medical Services; and

WHEREAS, Between 1971 and 1979, Chief Hitzemann worked for the Homer G. Dickson Company as a plumber; from 1979 to 1994, he moved from part-owner to ultimately full-owner of the Yorkville Plumbing and Pump Company; and

WHEREAS, In the early 1980s, Chief Hitzemann was promoted to lieutenant, and on May 1, 1987, he was elected by his peers as fire chief; and

WHEREAS, During Chief Hitzemann's time as fire chief, he was a part of the committee that formulated 9-1-1 in Kendall County, which made Kendall County the first county wide 9-1-1 dispatch center in the State of Illinois; and

WHEREAS, In 1995, Chief Hitzemann was named the Director of Communications of Kencom Public Safety Dispatch; he became full time chief of the Bristol Kendall Fire Protection District on May 1, 2006; and

WHEREAS, In addition to being a certified firefighter, Chief Hitzemann is a certified instructor, certified pension trustee, and a certified fire trustee; he is a member of the Illinois Fire Chiefs Association, the International Association of Fire Chiefs, the Illinois Professional Firefighters Association, and the Illinois Public Pension Fund Association; he also is a past vice president of the Yorkville Chamber of Commerce; and

WHEREAS, Previously, Chief Hitzemann was the past president of the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS) Division 14 and a past member of the Waubonsee Community College Fire Advisory Committee; and

WHEREAS, Chief Hitzemann is a current Alternate Representative of the KenCom Executive Board and the Treasurer of the KenCom Executive Board; and

WHEREAS, Chief Hitzemann is a member of the KenCom Strategic Planning Committee, KenCom Personnel Committee, KenCom Bylaws Committee, and KenCom Negotiation Committee; and

WHEREAS, Chief Hitzemann is the sibling of Kim and Rick Hitzemann; he is the father of two daughters, Ann Regan and Cindy Petschke, married to sons-in-law, Kevin Regan and Steve Petschke; he is the proud grandfather of Patrick and William Regan, and his granddaughter is due to arrive near his birthday, August 15, 2018, which he shares with his grandson, William; and

WHEREAS, When Chief Hitzemann is not serving those in his community, he greatly enjoys fishing, golfing, woodworking, and traveling; and

WHEREAS, Chief Hitzemann is a true example of a selfless public servant who has devoted his entire career to helping his friends, family, and neighbors; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Fire Chief Michael G. Hitzemann of the Bristol Kendall Fire Protection District on his retirement, and commend and applaud him on a successful career filled with hard work, passion, and the constant drive to help his community and State; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented Chief Hitzemann as a symbol of our respect and esteem.