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HOUSE RESOLUTION


 
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    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of 
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Representatives are pleased to congratulate Danville 
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Firefighter Captain Randy Elliott on his retirement after 
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serving the community for more than 26 years; and

 
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    WHEREAS, Captain Elliott is known for upholding honor and 
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tradition as a firefighter; he did not talk about things 
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needing done, he worked on getting things done; and

 
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    WHEREAS, He missed many birthdays, anniversaries, ball 
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games, dances, and other important family events to care for 
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the citizens of Danville; and

 
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    WHEREAS, Captain Elliott served on the firefighters 
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pension board and as a former union president; he earned the 
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respect and trust of his co-workers, fighting to protect 
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pensions, working for fair pay and safer working conditions; 
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and

 
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    WHEREAS, Captain Elliott has lived in the City of Danville 
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his whole life, giving of his time, his money, and his energies 
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to do the job that was required of him, and never stopped 
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caring about the needs of others before his own needs; and

 
 


 






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    WHEREAS, Linda Elliott and the rest of the Elliott family 
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are to be thanked for sharing their invaluable resource with 
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the people of Danville; therefore, be it

 
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    RESOLVED, BY THE  HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE 
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NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we 
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congratulate Captain Randy Elliott on his retirement and we 
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thank him for his many years of dedication to the safety of the 
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community; and be it further

 
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    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
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presented to Danville Firefighter Captain Randy Elliott as a 
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symbol of our respect and admiration.