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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3Representatives wish to congratulate Philip Leable on the
4occasion of his retirement from Benton Township after 41 years
5of dedicated service; and
 
6    WHEREAS, Philip Leable began his career in Benton Township
7with the Benton Township Highway Department, where he served
8for 5 years; he was subsequently elected to serve as Highway
9Commissioner, a position he served in faithfully for 20 years;
10following his tenure as Highway Commissioner, he was elected to
11the position of Benton Town Clerk, where he will serve until
12his retirement on May 8, 2013; and
 
13    WHEREAS, Philip Leable has been an active member of his
14community; he served as Treasurer of the North Point Methodist
15Church for over 35 years; he served for 12 years on the North
16Prairie School Board; he also served as President of the Lake
17County Township Highway Commissioner's Association for 8 years
18and served as President of the Winthrop Harbor Lions Club,
19where he continues as an active member; and
 
20    WHEREAS, In 2011, Philip Leable was awarded the William Z.
21Ahrends Award by the Township Clerks of Illinois at their
22annual convention for his high level of professionalism; and
 

 

 

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1    WHEREAS, Philip Leable and his loving wife, Marge, have
2lived in Benton Township since 1953; therefore, be it
 
3    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
4NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
5we congratulate Philip Leable on the occasion of his retirement
6and wish him continued success and happiness in the future; and
7be it further
 
8    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
9presented to Philip Leable as a symbol of our esteem and
10respect.