HR0680 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to congratulate Chief Robert Tinucci on the occasion of his retirement from the Darien-Woodridge Fire District after 33 years of service; and

WHEREAS, Chief Robert Tinucci began his career as a firefighter with the former Downers Grove Estate Fire Protection District in 1974, when he signed on as a part-time/POC firefighter; he became a Lieutenant in 1976, then served as a captain/shift commander from 1978 to 1989; he served as assistant chief from 1989 until 1991, when he was promoted to fire chief/administrator; he has also held the positions of training officer, shift commander, fire inspector, health and safety officer, fire investigator, public information officer, and purchasing coordinator; and

WHEREAS, Chief Robert Tinucci has been instrumental in many vital changes in the Darien-Woodridge Fire District over the last 33 years, including the initiation and development of various formal and informal training programs, staffing coordination and transformation, and district consolidation; he was directly responsible for the development of "Automatic Aid" among several neighboring fire departments and the development of formal mutual aid through the former Cook-DuPage Mutual Aid Association and the present MABAS System; he was instrumental in advancing the district's ISO Public Grading from a combination Class 5/9, to a Class 3 Public Grading district wide; and

WHEREAS, Chief Robert Tinucci has provided consultation to the initial and current Board of Fire Commissioners; he developed administrative methods and procedures for all aspects of the fire district's administration, which have increased the efficiency of operations with a limited staff; he also coordinated the consolidation of the fire district's 911 Communications Center with the Pleasantview Fire Protection District; and

WHEREAS, Chief Robert Tinucci served as Pension Board President from 1978 to 1991 and has been a member of the Board since 1978; he was directly responsible for the district's facility planning involving their space-needs analysis, ADA compliance, and other future needs, culminating with the design and construction of their new headquarters facility; he served as the primary representative for the design, procurement, budgeting, and construction of the district's facility; and

WHEREAS, Chief Robert Tinucci has also been very active in other civic organizations; he is an active member of the International Fire Chiefs Association, the Illinois Fire Chiefs Association, and the DuPage County Fire Chiefs Association; he has served as fire service liaison for the 100 Club of DuPage County for 3 years; he is also an active member of the Northern Illinois Alliance of Fire Protection Districts and has served as Vice President, President, and Training Committee Chair of MABAS Division 10; he was instrumental in the formation of the Darien Area Public Administrators (DAPA) in 1991 and has served as the coordinator of DAPA since its inception; he has served in various roles in the Southwest United Fire Districts and is an active member of the Woodridge Public Administrators and an alumni board member with the Hinsdale South High School Foundation; and

WHEREAS, In his 33 year career, Chief Robert Tinucci led his fire district without anyone under his command suffering serious injury or line of duty death, a record of great distinction; and

WHEREAS, Chief Robert Tinucci's dedication to his profession and his willingness to serve his community make him a great model for the people of the State of Illinois; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Chief Robert Tinucci on his retirement, thank him for his years of public service, and wish him continued success and happiness in the future; and be it further

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