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| HOUSE RESOLUTION
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| WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the |
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| State of Illinois wish to honor Alberta "Bertie" Miller for her |
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| 25 years of outstanding public service; and
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| WHEREAS, She was employed by Grant Township as a secretary |
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| on March 20, 1971, and in 1979 was appointed Supervisor; she |
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| held that position until 1996; and
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| WHEREAS, In 1979, Bertie started the Christmas baskets for |
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| Grant Township and was a recipient in 1992 of the Illinois Home |
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| Town Award for her work with the baskets; she delighted in |
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| playing Mrs. Claus for numerous events, especially the Fox Lake |
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| Chamber of Commerce Christmas party; and
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| WHEREAS, As Supervisor, she was responsible for the |
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| purchase of 41 acres on Molidor Road which is now the home of |
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| the Grant Township Administrative Offices and Highway |
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| Department, the Fox Lake Fire Protection District, Station #3, |
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| and a large area for a park which is enjoyed by the residents |
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| of Grant Township; and
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| WHEREAS, Bertie and Robert Miller were married for many |
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| years; together they had six children, Pat (husband Warren) |
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| Dahn, Robert E. Miller III, who gave his life for his country |
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| in Vietnam on January 31, 1969, Tom (wife Kathy) Miller, Bruce |
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| (wife Cindy) Miller, Mike (wife Trish) Miller, and Dan (wife |
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| Jeanette) Miller; her grandchildren are Eric (wife Patti) and |
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| Mindy Dahl, Michelle Miller, Bridgid, Erin, and Shannon Miller, |
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| and Nathan, Lauren and Justin Miller; her great-granddaughter |
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| is Amy Dahn; and
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| WHEREAS, Her accomplishments have earned her the respect |
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| and admiration of her friends and neighbors; the citizens of |
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| Grand Township are grateful for her service to the community; |