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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 Myron Kirby on the 
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occasion of his election to the post of State Commander of the 
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American Legion, Department of Illinois; and

 
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    WHEREAS, Myron Kirby received his eligibility for the 
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American Legion through his active duty training in Fort Polk, 
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Louisiana and his service in the United States Army National 
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Guard from 1971 to 1977, where he was trained in the infantry 
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and in transportation; and

 
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    WHEREAS, Myron Kirby is a member of the Joe Williams 
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American Legion Post 55 in Farmer City; he was signed up with 
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the post through his father-in-law, Gene Tharp, who paid his 
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dues for his first year; and

 
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    WHEREAS, As a member of Joe Williams American Legion Post 
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55, Myron Kirby has held various positions, including Post 
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Commander and Post Finance Officer; he has served the American 
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Legion's Department of Illinois at the Division and District 
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levels, and has served as Department Treasurer for 6 years; and

 
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    WHEREAS, Myron Kirby has served on the Membership and Post 
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Activities Committee of the National American Legion and on the 
 


 






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National Finance Commission for 4 years; and

 
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    WHEREAS, Myron Kirby is a member of the 40/8 and is a Past 
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Chef De Gare for Voiture #238; he is a life member of the 
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AMVETS; and
 
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    WHEREAS, Myron Kirby has been a farmer for over 30 years; 
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he has been a board member of the Dewitt County Soil and Water 
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Conservation District for 10 years, serving as chairman for 8 
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of those years; and

 

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    WHEREAS, Myron Kirby lives on a farm in Farmer City with 
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his wife, Sandra; they have 2 children, Kay and Jason, and one 
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grandson, Logan Ashworth; 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 Myron Kirby on becoming State Commander of the 
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American Legion, Department of Illinois and wish him continued 
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success and happiness in the future; and be it further

 
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    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
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presented to Myron Kirby as a symbol of our esteem and respect.