HR0213 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Peter Silvestri will retire as President of the Village of Elmwood Park in May of 2013, after 24 years of dedicated service; and

WHEREAS, Peter Silvestri is the longest tenured Village President in the history of Elmwood Park; and

WHEREAS, Peter Silvestri has always been an active and dedicated leader in his community, serving as the youngest member and President of the Elmwood Park School Board and as a Village Trustee prior to becoming Village President; and

WHEREAS, Thanks to Peter Silvestri's vision and leadership, Elmwood Park has experienced numerous enhancements to the community and a much improved quality of life for its residents over the last 24 years; and

WHEREAS, Some of the more notable enhancements made during Peter Silvestri's tenure include expanded green space with the addition of parks and playgrounds, a state of the art public safety building, a community swimming pool and upgraded recreation department, a senior citizen community center, a public works beautification program, and a new library; and

WHEREAS, Peter Silvestri's passion and commitment to the Village is unsurpassed and his legacy will long be remembered and enjoyed by all Elmwood Park residents; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Peter N. Silvestri on the occasion of his retirement and wish him continued success and happiness in the future; and be it further

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