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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives wish
3to congratulate UA Local 101 on its 125th anniversary; and
 
4    WHEREAS, UA Local 101 was chartered by ten men, including
5eight plumbers, one steamfitter, and one gasfitter, on August
617, 1898; and
 
7    WHEREAS, Today, UA Local 101 has a membership of over 300
8and a workforce of more than 250; and
 
9    WHEREAS, UA Local 101 members include plumbers, who
10protect the health of the people and endeavor to keep their
11trade going on as they continue to train and grow their
12membership; and
 
13    WHEREAS, UA Local 101 members also include pipefitters and
14HVAC service technicians, who build and service work in
15residential, commercial, and industrial structures; and
 
16    WHEREAS, UA Local 101's jurisdiction includes parts of
17five counties and 50 cities in the Metro East area of southern
18Illinois; it also has jurisdiction over Scott Air Force Base
19and the joint use Mid-America Airport; and
 

 

 

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1    WHEREAS, UA Local 101 has enjoyed developing and
2maintaining a partnership and relationship with the
3surrounding communities, with members eagerly giving back to
4those communities when they can; and
 
5    WHEREAS, UA Local 101 has previously worked with the
6Boeing Company on its new manufacturing plant for refueling
7drones for the U.S. Navy; and
 
8    WHEREAS, UA Local 101 members are proud of the work they do
9and enjoy a standard of living that is second to none,
10receiving pension and health and welfare benefits, which makes
11it possible for members to live full lives and eventually
12retire on their terms; and
 
13    WHEREAS, UA Local 101 members live, work, and give back to
14the community the benefits they receive with pride and
15gratitude; and
 
16    WHEREAS, UA Local 101 members look forward to another 125
17years in providing the construction and service needs of the
18communities they serve; therefore, be it
 
19    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
20HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
21we congratulate UA Local 101 on its 125th anniversary; and be

 

 

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1it further
 
2    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
3presented to UA Local 101 as a symbol of our esteem and
4respect.