HR1227 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to congratulate Ron Schweizer on the occasion of his retirement as President of the Elwood Fire Protection District Board in July of 2012; and

WHEREAS, Following in his father's footsteps, Forrest (Shocky) Schweizer, who served as a volunteer firefighter from 1950 to 1960, Ron Schweizer joined the Elwood Fire Department in 1960 as a volunteer firefighter at the age of 18, where for a time he served under his cousin, Fire Chief Jay Schweizer; he steadily ascended the ranks, serving at the rank of lieutenant before becoming captain; and

WHEREAS, In 1972, Ron Schweizer became a trustee with the Elwood Fire Protection District Board; during his tenure with the Board, he helped bring full-time paramedics/firefighters to Elwood in 1994 and brought the design and construction of Elwood's new fire station to completion in 1997; and

WHEREAS, Ron Schweizer plans to spend his retirement traveling with his wife, Catherine, and spending time with his daughters, Linda and Liz; and

WHEREAS, Ron Schweizer has served as a model of hard work, integrity, and dedication for the people of the State of Illinois; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Ron Schweizer on the occasion of his retirement and wish him many happy and healthy retirement years; and be it further

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