HR1056 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to congratulate River City Construction on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of its founding; and

WHEREAS, In October of 2014, River City Construction will celebrate its 30th year in business; since its inception, River City Construction has completed over $3,750,000,000 worth of construction projects; River City Construction was founded on the guiding principles of providing quality projects that are completed safely, on time, within budget, and with an uncompromising commitment to customer satisfaction; as such, River City Construction has established and maintained long-term, ongoing relationships with many of the customers it works with - a testament to River City Construction's commitment to its guiding principles; and

WHEREAS, River City Construction was founded in 1984 by 6 middle management employees - Jim Barr, Don Brennan, Joe West, Wynne Carter, Lu Ori, and Jim Wendle - who had previously worked for V. Jobst and Sons; these individuals decided to pool their resources and do whatever it took to make a go of a new construction company; it was a courageous move and their gamble paid off as River City Construction's principals aggressively pursued and won a number of contracts; and

WHEREAS, In 1992, River City Construction opened its second location in Benton with the office being managed by Bernie Koch; he started at River City Construction in 1987 as a project manager, becoming a company principal in 1991; he has served as River City Construction's President since 2008; in 1998, the River City Design Group was formed; and

WHEREAS, In 2002, River City Construction moved into its new headquarters in East Peoria; this building has served both as a functional and aesthetically pleasing environment for staff as well as a welcoming environment for visiting clients; it also serves as an example of River City's design and building talents; and

WHEREAS, In 2004, River City Construction opened an office in Ashland, Missouri with the office being managed by John Sutherland; he was hired by River City Construction in 1993 as a project manager, and in January of 2009, he became a company principal; and

WHEREAS, River City Construction's core values have not changed but its business has indeed grown and expanded over 30 years; today, River City Construction's principals include: President Bernie Koch and Vice-Presidents Lu Ori, John Hoelscher, Eric Bursott, John Sutherland, Kent Kampwerth, and Steve Dorris; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate River City Construction on its 30th anniversary and wish its officers and employees every success in the future; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to River City Construction as an expression of our esteem and respect.