HR0472 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to congratulate Danville Firefighter Captain Randy Elliott on his retirement after serving the community for more than 26 years; and

WHEREAS, Captain Elliott is known for upholding honor and tradition as a firefighter; he did not talk about things needing done, he worked on getting things done; and

WHEREAS, He missed many birthdays, anniversaries, ball games, dances, and other important family events to care for the citizens of Danville; and

WHEREAS, Captain Elliott served on the firefighters pension board and as a former union president; he earned the respect and trust of his co-workers, fighting to protect pensions, working for fair pay and safer working conditions; and

WHEREAS, Captain Elliott has lived in the City of Danville his whole life, giving of his time, his money, and his energies to do the job that was required of him, and never stopped caring about the needs of others before his own needs; and

WHEREAS, Linda Elliott and the rest of the Elliott family are to be thanked for sharing their invaluable resource with the people of Danville; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Captain Randy Elliott on his retirement and we thank him for his many years of dedication to the safety of the community; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Danville Firefighter Captain Randy Elliott as a symbol of our respect and admiration.