HR0518 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives would like to recognize Jim Mammen on his accomplishments as US JCI Senate President; and

WHEREAS, Jim Mammen joined the Lincoln Jaycees in 1977 and became active in chapter activities; and

WHEREAS, In 1981, Jim Mammen became President of the Lincoln Jaycees; from 1983-1984, he was the Illinois Jaycee Area Vice President; in 1984, he became district director of the Prairieland Region; he became the 25th President of the Illinois JCI Senate in 1991; and

WHEREAS, The Illinois JCI Senate celebrated their silver anniversary under Jim Mammen's leadership; he was recognized at the end of his year as President as one of the outstanding state Presidents by the United States JCI Senate; and

WHEREAS, In 1996, Jim Mammen became President of the Illinois Jaycee Charitable Foundation and held office until 2004; under his leadership, the scholarship program grew, grants to local chapters increased, and fundraisers established a healthy financial enterprise; and

WHEREAS, Jim Mammen was inducted into the Illinois Jaycee Hall of Fame in 2010; and

WHEREAS, Jim Mammen was active in the US JCI Senate Constitution and bylaws, Reverse Raffle Chairmen, World Congress Senate Chairman, Ambassador to Europe, Ira Moser Memorial Award Winner, Secretary in 2014-15, Administrative Vice President in 2015-16, and 2016-17 US JCI Senate Presidency; and

WHEREAS, Jim Mammen has held multiple rolls on the local school board, including Secretary, resolution chairman, representative of the Foundation Board, district delegate at the annual school board convention, and vice president; he also served on board committees and was active with the annual staff recognition luncheon and negotiations; and

WHEREAS, In his spare time, Jim Mammen is active and supportive to the youth of Lincoln; he was instrumental in the selection process of student scholarships representing the Foundation Board, coached youth football and baseball, and was a baseball umpire and basketball referee for 20 years; and

WHEREAS, Jim Mammen was born June 12, 1952, is married to his wife, Cindy, and has two children and five grandchildren; he was employed with Caterpillar in Peoria for more than 40 years; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we recognize Jim Mammen for his outstanding work with the Lincoln Jaycees and the community of Lincoln; and be it further

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