HR1112 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to congratulate June Gecan on the occasion of her 90th birthday; and

WHEREAS, June Gecan is a longtime resident of Chicago's South Shore neighborhood; and

WHEREAS, June Gecan and her loving husband of over 50 years, Tony, began raising their family of four children, Anton, Nicholas, Pamela, and Christine, in the historic St. Brides Parish; and

WHEREAS, June Gecan was active in the St. Brides Mothers Club, ensuring that the vaunted football and basketball programs were properly outfitted; and

WHEREAS, June Gecan was one of many mothers in the neighborhood that were prominent in the daily lives of the numerous children that grew up on and around 74th Street; she often prepared tasty lunches, snacks, or dinners for the many guests of the Gecan children; and

WHEREAS, June Gecan was often called upon to intervene in disputes with an overzealous janitor in Greek, in which she was fluent; and

WHEREAS, June Gecan was a fixture at the Beach and Tennis Club and was a member of the South Shore Country Club; she also participated in the annual B&T Follies; and

WHEREAS, In 1969, June Gecan served as president of the Aquinas Dominican Parents Teachers Association; when her children were older, she joined the workforce and garnered an impressive resume in law enforcement and criminal justice; from 1971 to 1986, she was employed by the United States Secret Service and the U.S. Marshals Service and helped to protect 3 Presidents; and

WHEREAS, In 1986, June Gecan retired and moved from her Beverly neighborhood to Lombard, where she has lived for the last 18 years; she is an avid bridge player, accomplished cook, and loving grandmother of 5; at the age of 90, she is still cooking, paying her bills, and maintaining her condo - she is a true model of the independent senior; and

WHEREAS, June Gecan is a dedicated sports fan and passionate follower of the Chicago Bears, Bulls, Blackhawks, and White Sox; she is also admired for her enthusiasm, service to country, love of life, sense of humor, and devotion to her family and many friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate June Gecan on the occasion of her 90th birthday and wish her many happy and healthy years to come; and be it further

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