HR1444 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to congratulate Ron Lantrip, former President and CEO of SIU Credit Union, on his retirement after 28 years of service; and

WHEREAS, Ron Lantrip began his career at the credit union in 1980 as a collections agent; he was promoted to loan officer in 1983 and to vice president of lending in 1985; and

WHEREAS, He was named senior vice president in 1988 and acting CEO in June of 1992; he began his duties as CEO in October 1992 with one retail location and 9,300 members with $31.8 million in assets; today, SIU Credit Union has three retail locations, a 10-county community charter, 18 Select Employee Groups, a technology and call center, and 22,100 members with $138 million in assets; and

WHEREAS, Under his tenure, SIU Credit Union has expanded its reach and services offered to the membership; he oversaw the implementation of online banking, new corporate websites, computer conversions, implementation of indirect lending with area auto dealers, and a sales and service culture; and

WHEREAS, He serves on the board of directors of the Illinois Credit Union League; he is a memeber of the Egyptian Chapter of the Illinois Credit Union League, and the Rotary Club of Carbondale; and

WHEREAS, Following his retirement, Mr. Lantrip plans to spend time with family, travel, and play golf; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Ron Lantrip on his retirement and wish him success in his future endeavors; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Ron Lantrip as a symbol of our respect.