HR0679 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to congratulate George Muentnich on his retirement as Troy Township Clerk; and

WHEREAS, He started his township career in 1981 and has served as an elected official for the township for three decades, working with numerous township staff members and elected officials over the years to bring better services to the residents of Troy Township; and

WHEREAS, After 13 years serving as trustee, he was elected as township clerk; during his tenure, he was an active member of the Township Officials of Illinois and the Illinois Clerk's Association; in 2009, he was the proud recipient of the William Z. Ahrends Township Clerk of the Year Award, selected as the best clerk throughout the entire State, and it was presented to him by the Township Officials of Illinois; and

WHEREAS, Beyond his service to Troy Township, he is very active in his community, including serving as the former assistant fire chief of the Troy Fire Protection District; serving with the EOC Emergency Operating Center Village of Shorewood; and serving with the Illinois Fire Chiefs Association; he is a current member of the village of Shorewood Fire and Police Commission; a current member of the Will County Emergency Planning Committee; a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose #300; a past president of the Troy Volunteer Fire Fighters; retired from the Troy Volunteer Fire Department (36 years of service); a past recipient of Fireman of the Year award; and a current trustee on the Troy Fire Protection District Board; and

WHEREAS, He will also retire from his full-time position as Director of Buildings and Grounds for Joliet Township High School District 204; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate George Muentnich on his retirement and wish him the best in his future endeavors; and be it further

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