HR0569 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, John T. Trutter has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 86; and

WHEREAS, John T. Trutter was a widely respected business executive who hailed from a prominent Springfield family; and

WHEREAS, John T. Trutter spent his career with the Illinois Bell Telephone Company, holding positions in numerous facets with the company before retiring as Senior Vice President for Community Affairs and Public Relations; and

WHEREAS, Known as a gifted organizer and natural leader, John T. Trutter received his bachelor's degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he was the Student Body President; and

WHEREAS, John T. Trutter achieved the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Army and received the Legion of Merit Award for his dedicated service during World War II; and

WHEREAS, An active member with numerous civic and charitable organizations, John T. Trutter served on the Board of the United Cerebral Palsy Association of Greater Chicago, and for several years was its President and Chairman; and

WHEREAS, During the 1980's, John T. Trutter was the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau and President of the Chicago Tourism Council; and

WHEREAS, From 1986 until 2002, John T. Trutter was Chancellor of the Lincoln Academy, which honors Illinois residents for their contributions in diverse areas such as business, science, and the arts; and

WHEREAS, For his tireless efforts and distinguished work in the social services, John T. Trutter was awarded the Order of Lincoln by Governor James Thompson, the State of Illinois' highest honor; and

WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice, and dedication of John T. Trutter serve as an example to all; and

WHEREAS, John T. Trutter's love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared him to his family members, friends, and all who knew him, and enabled him to enrich their lives in ways they will never forget; and

WHEREAS, John T. Trutter was an individual of great integrity and accomplishment who will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by his many relatives, friends, and admirers; and

WHEREAS, To his daughter, Edith Hauff, his son, Jonathan, and his two grandchildren, John T. Trutter imparts a legacy of faithfulness, service, and dignity; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we commemorate John T. Trutter for his grace-filled life and do hereby express our condolences to his family; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of John T. Trutter as an expression of our sympathy.