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1 HOUSE RESOLUTION
2 WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3 Representatives are pleased to recognize milestone events in
4 the lives of the citizens of the State of Illinois; and
5 WHEREAS, It has come to our attention that at the 2001
6 Easter Seals Central Illinois' "Seal of Excellence" Dinner,
7 Kevin and Sue Breheny will be recognized for their
8 outstanding dedication and contributions to the Decatur and
9 Macon County communities; and
10 WHEREAS, Kevin Breheny has been employed with J. L.
11 Hubbard since 1978, where he started as an Account Executive;
12 he was promoted to Vice President in 1980, and has served as
13 President since 1981; and
14 WHEREAS, During the years, Kevin Breheny has been
15 recognized and awarded numerous times for his achievement and
16 drive to succeed; his recognitions and honors include the
17 City of Decatur Mayor's Recognition for Community Service
18 Award in 2000, the Sam Walton Business Leader Award in 1999,
19 the Business Quarterly Macon County Top Business Leaders
20 Award in 1998, the Orb Award in 1998, the Who's Who Among
21 Rising Young Americans in 1992, the Decatur Chamber of
22 Commerce Public Relations Award in 1991, the Young Insurance
23 Agent of the Year in Illinois in 1991, and the Decatur
24 Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year Award in 1990;
25 and
26 WHEREAS, Kevin and Sue Breheny have strengthened their
27 sense of ethic by giving back to the Decatur and Macon County
28 community as they strive to make a difference in the lives
29 its citizens; while they have both worked together in many of
30 their endeavors, Kevin Breheny alone has an extensive
31 background detailing his commitment and community service,
32 including service as chairman of the Chamber of Commerce of
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1 Decatur and Macon County, as chairman of the Quincy
2 University Foundation, as chairman of the St. Theresa High
3 School Foundation, as director of Junior Achievement, as
4 chairman of Millikin/Decatur Executive Association, as
5 president of the Decatur Celebration, as director/vice
6 chairman of the Decatur Chamber of Commerce in 1993 and from
7 1998 to 1999, as director of the Economic Development Corp.
8 of Decatur/Macon County, as director of the Country Club of
9 Decatur, as director of Quincy University, as director of the
10 Union Planters Bank's Central Illinois Advisory Board, as
11 director and vice president of the St. Theresa High School
12 Foundation Board, as director of the St. Mary's Hospital
13 Board, as chairman of the Richland Community College
14 Foundation Board, as chairman of Public Relations,
15 Membership, and Meeting Committees for the Associated General
16 Contractors of Illinois, and as president of the Decatur
17 Club; and
18 WHEREAS, Sue Breheny pursues a high level of community
19 involvement as well; she remains active in several community
20 organizations, and her involvement includes membership in the
21 Lifetime Junior Welfare Association from 1991 through 1997
22 and service as co-chair of the Futures Charity Golf
23 Tournament in 1994 and as a volunteer and parish council
24 member for Our Lady of Lourdes school and church; and
25 WHEREAS, In addition to their work in the community and
26 keeping busy with their three children, Megan, Michael, and
27 Molly, Kevin and Sue Breheny manage to maintain a social
28 life; currently, they serve as the Social Chairs for the
29 Country Club of Decatur and, in addition, pursue a high level
30 of activity with Our Lady of Lourdes Church that includes
31 serving as chairpersons of the second and third Our Lady of
32 Lourdes Family Fest, as chairpersons of the first annual Our
33 Lady of Lourdes Annual Giving Campaign, as chairpersons of
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1 the revival of the Catholic Charities Ball in 1997, as
2 current members of the Equestrian Order of the Knights of the
3 Holy Sepulchre, and as present chairpersons for the
4 Springfield Diocesan Campaign for Bishop George Lucas; and
5 WHEREAS, Kevin and Sue Breheny are truly a remarkable
6 couple who have dedicated their lives to their family and
7 community; therefore, be it
8 RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
9 NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
10 we congratulate Kevin and Sue Breheny on being honored at the
11 2001 Easter Seals Central Illinois' "Seal of Excellence"
12 Tribute Dinner in recognition of their outstanding commitment
13 and contribution to the community; and be it further
14 RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
15 presented to Kevin and Sue Breheny as a sign of our esteem.