HR0339 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to congratulate Harold "Hap" Gilbert on the occasion of his retirement as Mayor of the Village of Forsyth on May 6, 2013; and

WHEREAS, Harold Gilbert was born on April 4, 1940, in the Blue Mound area; he married his loving wife, Donna, on April 25, 1959; and

WHEREAS, Harold Gilbert graduated from MacArthur High School in 1958; he subsequently earned his associate's degree in industrial technology from Richland Community College; and

WHEREAS, Harold Gilbert served his country with pride as a member of the National Guard from 1958 to 1962; and

WHEREAS, Harold Gilbert was employed at Caterpillar, Inc. for nearly 44 years until his retirement on December 1, 2002; and

WHEREAS, Harold Gilbert was elected to serve as Mayor of the Village of Forsyth in 2001 and was reelected to the position in 2005 and 2009; he formerly served as a village trustee for 22 years; and

WHEREAS, Harold Gilbert enjoys bowling, golf, antiquing, and spending time with his grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Harold Gilbert and his wife have 2 sons, Eric and Tim, and 7 grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Harold Gilbert serves 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-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Harold "Hap" Gilbert on the occasion of his retirement as Mayor of the Village of Forsyth 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 Harold Gilbert as a symbol of our esteem and respect.