HR1063 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to congratulate Josephine "Jo" Stellato on the occasion of her retirement after serving the people of Wheeling Township for 37 years; and

WHEREAS, Jo Stellato is currently the Director of Finance and Administration for Wheeling Township; and

WHEREAS, Jo Stellato is retiring after years of dedicated service; and

WHEREAS, During the time of her service, Jo Stellato has overseen the day to day operations of the township, its office and personnel; she has served as the liaison to the many social services agencies that are funded by the township; and

WHEREAS, Jo Stellato's leadership over the years has been instrumental in initiating and monitoring the many important services that Wheeling Township provides to its citizens and has established Wheeling Township as one of the premier townships in the entire State of Illinois; and

WHEREAS, The Township Dental Services, a cooperative program with NCH HealthCare and other northwest suburban townships provides vitally needed dental care to many economically disadvantaged local residents, was envisioned by Jo Stellato and former Supervisor Michael Schroeder; and

WHEREAS, Jo Stellato initiated the partnership with the Arlington Heights American Legion starting the Seats for Sailors program that provided transportation for sailors at Great Lakes Naval Training Center to the Arlington Heights American Legion Post for a Thanksgiving meal and good fellowship; and

WHEREAS, Under Jo Stellato's guidance and supervision, the Township Food Pantry was enlarged and remodeled, enabling needy individuals to shop in the pantry and giving them the opportunity to select food items with the assistance of many local volunteers; and

WHEREAS, Jo Stellato has a son, a daughter, and a granddaughter, and she looks forward to spending more time with all of them; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we heartily congratulate Josephine "Jo" Stellato on her many years of dedicated and committed service to the people of Wheeling Township, and we wish her much success and happiness in her retirement; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Jo Stellato as a symbol of our respect and esteem.