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92_HR1069
LRB9218128HShsA
1 HOUSE RESOLUTION
2 WHEREAS, the House of Representatives of the State of
3 Illinois is pleased to recognize achievements of citizens of
4 Illinois; and
5 WHEREAS, Robert T. Jacklin, Sr. is the winner of the 2002
6 Charles E. Piper Award for business achievement, which is
7 given by the Berwyn Development Corporation; the Piper Award
8 recognizes individuals whose achievements and contributions
9 toward the growth and development of Berwyn's business
10 community best exemplify the spirit of the original Berwyn
11 developer; and
12 WHEREAS, Mr. Jacklin was born and raised in Berwyn and is
13 the founder of Jack's, Inc., a successful equipment and tool
14 sales and rental business; Jack's, Inc. has continuously
15 expanded its operation on 26th Street in Berwyn since it was
16 established in 1965; today, three generations of Jacklins are
17 involved in the family business and actively involved within
18 the community; and
19 WHEREAS, Mr. Jacklin is a 28-year veteran of the Berwyn
20 Fire Department; he was actively involved with St. Mary of
21 Celle Little League for 12 years and the Cub Scout Master of
22 Troop 26 for 6 years; he served as President of the Berwyn
23 Rotary Club from 1982 to 1983 and Vice President from 1992 to
24 1993; he was a member of the Suburban Savings & Loan Board of
25 Directors for 5 years; he is currently a member of the Cicero
26 Rotary Club and the Professional Fire Fighters Association of
27 Illinois; and
28 WHEREAS, Mr. Jacklin has been married to his wife, Betty,
29 for 53 years; together, they have four sons, Robert III,
30 Richard (deceased), Randall, and Rod; they are the
31 grandparents to 13 children; therefore, be it
-2- LRB9218128HShsA
1 RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
2 NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
3 we recognize and commend Robert T. Jacklin, Sr. upon receipt
4 of the 2002 Charles E. Piper Award; and be it further
5 RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
6 present to Robert T. Jaclkin, Sr.