HR1115 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to congratulate Earl Reitz on the occasion of being the first recipient of the Earl Reitz/Heartbeat of a Fireman Award; and

WHEREAS, Earl Reitz was born on May 26, 1929; he married Pearl Ann Schaack in October of 1950; and

WHEREAS, Earl Reitz served his country with pride and distinction as a member of the United States Army during the Korean War, spending his time in Germany; and

WHEREAS, Earl Reitz was employed at and managed the IGA grocery store in Waterloo for over 25 years; and

WHEREAS, Earl Reitz joined the Waterloo Fire Department in 1957; his father, George Reitz, was an active fireman from 1931 to 1958; the father and son served in the department together for a year; and

WHEREAS, Earl Reitz was an active firefighter with the Waterloo Fire Department from 1957 until 1977, when he became an honorary active, a position that he holds today; and

WHEREAS, Earl Reitz served in many important capacities during his tenure with the Waterloo Fire Department; he served as secretary in 1959 and 1960; he served as vice president in 1961; he also served as president in 1962 and 1963; and

WHEREAS, Earl Reitz and his wife, Pearl Ann, have 3 children, Jane Gaitsch (Darrell), Judi Aubuchon (Charlie), and Jeff Reitz (Lori), and 4 grandsons, Adam Gaitsch (Melissa), Stephen Aubuchon, Jonathan Aubuchon, and Ian Reitz; and

WHEREAS, Earl Reitz's dedication to his profession and his willingness to serve his community make him a 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 Earl Reitz on the occasion of being the first recipient of the Earl Reitz/Heartbeat of a Fireman Award 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 Earl Reitz as a symbol of our esteem and respect.