HR0560 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to congratulate Duane Ifft on the occasion of his retirement as Water Department Superintendent for the City of Fairbury on January 1, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Duane Ifft began his career as an employee with the Fairbury Water Department in April of 1980; he learned the treatment process for drinking water and for many years walked the city each month collecting readings from meters; and

WHEREAS, In March of 1982, Duane Ifft attained a Class A license, the highest license issued from the State of Illinois for water treatment; in 2004, he was promoted to the position of Water Department Superintendent; and

WHEREAS, Duane Ifft helped achieve 15 consecutive years of the highest standard of compliance in accordance with the Illinois Fluoridation Act by the Illinois Department of Public Health; and

WHEREAS, In 2012, the Illinois Rural Water Association awarded the Fairbury Water Treatment Plant the runner-up for Water Plant of the Year, a recognition for providing a safe and clean water supply; and

WHEREAS, Duane Ifft has been a friendly and familiar face in the community, answering the call day or night when citizens had questions or in times of emergency; he is a man of great pride and integrity, and Fairbury has benefited greatly from his 40 years of service; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Duane Ifft on his retirement as Water Department Superintendent for the City of Fairbury, and we wish him the best in all his future endeavors; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Duane Ifft as a symbol of our respect and esteem.