HR0846 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to congratulate Carlson's in Wheaton on the occasion of its 100th anniversary; and

WHEREAS, Carlson's originally opened in a barn on the far east end of Front Street in downtown Wheaton in 1915 by Lydia and Anton Carlson; and

WHEREAS, Ken Carlson, part of the third generation of Carlsons at the store, runs the 3 locations alongside family members, Mark, Keith, Allen, and Linda; and

WHEREAS, As competition increased from Internet shopping, Carlson's has focused on providing the personal touch, being part of the community, and building relationships with its customers; and

WHEREAS, The fourth generation Carlson, Bryan, who has worked at the store for 19 years, will soon be running things; and

WHEREAS, Carlson's will celebrate its anniversary on September 10, 2015 with a party in its outdoor garden space; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Carlson's on its 100th anniversary and we wish them many more successful years; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Carlson's as an expression of our esteem and respect.