HR1052 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to congratulate Major Faye Centeno of Bridgeport on her retirement from the United States Air Force; and

WHEREAS, Major Centeno retired from the United States Air Force in August of 2009; and

WHEREAS, She attended McClellan Elementary School, Healy Middle School, and St. Barbara High School; she received her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, furthered her education in the Licensed Practical Nursing Program at the Dawson Skills Center, and obtained her Registered Nursing Diploma; she later completed her Bachelor of Nursing Degree and her Master's in Health Administration while serving in the Air Force; and

WHEREAS, Throughout her military career she was active in community and military events; she spoke at many events for Hispanic-Americans, including a Chicago Veteran's Day event in 2006; and

WHEREAS, She plans to continue her volunteer work in a number of activities during her retirement; and

WHEREAS, Major Centeno is the daughter of the late Miguel and Gwendolyn Centeno; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Major Faye Centeno on her retirement, thank her for her service to our country, and wish her the best in all her future endeavors; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Major Faye Centeno as a symbol of our respect and esteem.