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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3Representatives are pleased to recognize milestone events
4taking place in our State; and
 
5    WHEREAS, This year marks the 100th anniversary of the
6formation of the Peoria Area Association of Realtors; and
 
7    WHEREAS, The Peoria Area Association of Realtors was
8founded on the evening of March 15, 1920 when Henry M. Pindell,
9owner of the Journal Transcript, convinced 110 real estate men
10from the Peoria area to gather at the Jefferson Hotel for the
11purpose of forming an association; and
 
12    WHEREAS, The Peoria Area Association of Realtors was
13incorporated by the Secretary of State on April 1, 1920 as the
14Peoria Realty Board, and soon thereafter, the organization was
15accepted as a member of the National Association of Realty on
16June 1, 1920; and
 
17    WHEREAS, The Peoria Area Association of Realtors has served
18its members and community well by developing and promoting
19unique business services and programs in professional
20development and consumer protection; and
 

 

 

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1    WHEREAS, The Peoria Area Association of Realtors continues
2to inform, involve, and strengthen the entire Peoria region by
3educating consumers and protecting private property rights; it
4allows people to exchange information and ideas with their
5peers, build and develop relationships, and gain access to
6industry knowledge that allows their members to further their
7careers and education; it has developed critical community
8projects to assist those in need in the region; therefore, be
9it
 
10    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
11HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
12we congratulate the Peoria Area Association of Realtors on the
13100th anniversary of its founding, and we honor their
14commitment and service to their community; and be it further
 
15    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
16presented to the Peoria Area Association of Realtors as an
17expression of our respect and esteem.