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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2     WHEREAS, The institution of marriage is one of the
3 cornerstones upon which our society is built, and a marriage
4 that has achieved a notable longevity is truly a model for the
5 people of the State of Illinois; and
 
6     WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
7 Representatives are pleased to congratulate James and Virginia
8 Kintz on the occasion of their fiftieth wedding anniversary,
9 May 11, 2007; and
 
10     WHEREAS, James Kintz served in the United States Army and
11 has worked in law enforcement for over 40 years, including the
12 Illinois State Police and the St. Charles Police Department;
13 and
 
14     WHEREAS, James excelled in the field of crime prevention
15 and served as a domestic violence investigator; he is a
16 volunteer instructor for the 16th Judicial Circuit Family
17 Violence Coordinating Council and a volunteer for Lazarus
18 House; he plays competitive softball at the age of 72; he is
19 active in his church, St. John Nuemann; and
 
20     WHEREAS, Ginny Kintz is the Office Manager for Country
21 Companies; she raises donations for the Life Center in Elgin

 

 

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1 and raises donations for various food pantries; she is active
2 in her church, St. John's; and she has volunteered for the park
3 district; and
 
4     WHEREAS, James and Virginia Kintz met at Depaul University,
5 where Ginny was voted campus cutie; they were married at Our
6 Lady of Mercy in Chicago; and
 
7     WHEREAS, James and Virginia Kintz have 4 children, Sue
8 Perna (Dan), Mike Kintz (Melinda), Bob Kintz (Mary), and David
9 Kintz (Heidi); and they have 10 grandchildren, Jennifer Perna,
10 Caitlin Perna, Domenic Perna, Michelle Perna, John Kintz,
11 Rachel Kintz, Alex Kintz, Bryant Kintz, Austin Kintz, Ainsley
12 Kintz, and David Kintz; and
13     WHEREAS, The respect for marriage reaches one of its
14 highest plateaus when a couple such as James and Virginia Kintz
15 celebrate their golden wedding anniversary; and
 
16     WHEREAS, James and Virginia stand as examples of the best
17 of our society, and their love and devotion to each other and
18 to their family and friends serve as a reminder to all that
19 hard work, dedication, and love can make a difference in
20 today's world; therefore, be it
 
21     RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
22 NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we

 

 

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1 congratulate Mr. and Mrs. James Kintz on the occasion of their
2 fiftieth wedding anniversary; that we commend them for
3 achieving a long and happy marriage, blessed with children and
4 grandchildren, and rich in friendships; and that we wish them
5 happiness and good health in the future; and be it further
 
6     RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
7 presented to James and Virginia Kintz as an expression of our
8 respect and esteem.