HR0727 94TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives are pleased to honor Henry L. Hachmeister; and

WHEREAS, Henry Hachmeister was born December 18, 1933 in rural Leaf River, Illinois; he is a graduate of Leaf River High School, a licensed Illinois Real Estate Broker, and a CAI designated graduate of the Certified Auctioneer's Institute, the highest designation awarded in the auction industry; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Hachmeister has served Northern Illinois as a leading auctioneer since June 8, 1961 when he and his wife, Nancy, conducted their very first auction for the First Congregational Church of Pecatonica; and

WHEREAS, Henry Hachmeister worked as an auctioneer for more than 40 years, conducting hundreds of auctions in the Northern Illinois area; He founded and built Hack's Auction & Realty Service, Inc., a leading Illinois Auction firm; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Hachmeister has given greatly to his community of Pecatonica, Illinois by serving as a Pecatonica Village Board Member, Pecatonica School Board Member, Winnebago County Precinct Committeeman, and as a member of the Winnebago County Zoning Board of Appeals; He has been active in the Boy Scouts of America, Little League Baseball, junior tackle football, Seward Congregational Church, and the Democratic Party; He is a member of the National Auctioneer's Association, the Illinois State Auctioneer's Hall of Fame, and the Illinois State Auctioneer's Association; and

WHEREAS, Henry Hachmeister currently represents Jo Daviess, Stephenson, Winnebago, Boone, Carroll, Ogle, De Kalb, Whiteside, and Lee Counties as the Governor of District 1 in the Illinois State Auctioneers Association and he is a past President of this Association; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Hachmeister has led a life of great accomplishment; his achievements are a testament to the value of dedication and hard work which serve as an example for his children Jody, Greg, Scot, Todd, Jan, and Swan; his grandchildren Joshua, Jacob, Zachary, Molly, Erin, and Morgan; and the citizens of this State; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we honor Henry L. Hachmeister, for living a life of service and high distinction; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Mr. Hachmeister as an expression of our respect and esteem.