HR0370 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

HR0370 LRB103 33347 ECR 63158 r

HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives wish to congratulate UA Local 101 on its 125th anniversary; and

WHEREAS, UA Local 101 was chartered by ten men, including eight plumbers, one steamfitter, and one gasfitter, on August 17, 1898; and

WHEREAS, Today, UA Local 101 has a membership of over 300 and a workforce of more than 250; and

WHEREAS, UA Local 101 members include plumbers, who protect the health of the people and endeavor to keep their trade going on as they continue to train and grow their membership; and

WHEREAS, UA Local 101 members also include pipefitters and HVAC service technicians, who build and service work in residential, commercial, and industrial structures; and

WHEREAS, UA Local 101's jurisdiction includes parts of five counties and 50 cities in the Metro East area of southern Illinois; it also has jurisdiction over Scott Air Force Base and the joint use Mid-America Airport; and

WHEREAS, UA Local 101 has enjoyed developing and maintaining a partnership and relationship with the surrounding communities, with members eagerly giving back to those communities when they can; and

WHEREAS, UA Local 101 has previously worked with the Boeing Company on its new manufacturing plant for refueling drones for the U.S. Navy; and

WHEREAS, UA Local 101 members are proud of the work they do and enjoy a standard of living that is second to none, receiving pension and health and welfare benefits, which makes it possible for members to live full lives and eventually retire on their terms; and

WHEREAS, UA Local 101 members live, work, and give back to the community the benefits they receive with pride and gratitude; and

WHEREAS, UA Local 101 members look forward to another 125 years in providing the construction and service needs of the communities they serve; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate UA Local 101 on its 125th anniversary; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to UA Local 101 as a symbol of our esteem and respect.