HR0739 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Ed and Ron Gadek, a father and son partnership, have served their North Shore customers for a combination of 50 years; Dad, Ed, for 35 years and son, Ron, for 15 years; and

WHEREAS, The Gadeks' Cherry Lane Do It Best Home Center has been a good corporate citizen for decades in Northbrook; today there are 23 helpful customer service associates at the Center; and

WHEREAS, Following the departure of one of the Gadeks' friendly competitors, Jack's Ace Hardware on Dundee Road in far west Northbrook, the Gadeks bought out their competition; and

WHEREAS, The Gadeks totally rejuvenated the site and converted it into a brand new Do It Best Home Center and rehired all twelve of Jack's former employees so all their customers would continue to receive the best service; and

WHEREAS, The Gadeks also hired eight new associates for the new store; and

WHEREAS, The Gadeks have continued to demonstrate they are good corporate citizens by caring about their community, keeping people employed, and striving to keep the economy healthy in the Northbrook area; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we thank Ed and Ron Gadek and wish them continued success in both Do It Best Home Center locations; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Ed and Ron Gadek as a symbol of our respect and esteem.