HR0698 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to congratulate Craig Garrett on the occasion of his retirement after 30 years with the Legislative Information System (LIS); and

WHEREAS, Craig Garrett began his career with LIS in the 1980s as a messenger, Computer Operator, and as an Information System Analyst; and

WHEREAS, During his time at LIS, he worked with legislative support agencies, the Journal Room, which supports numerous legislative applications, and on the House Floor with the Chamber Voting System; and

WHEREAS, When Craig Garrett is not working, he enjoys attending car shows, especially the Route 66 Mother Road Festival, watching NASCAR racing, and working in his yard; and

WHEREAS, Craig Garrett was part owner of Checkered Flag Racing Tours, which provided trips to various NASCAR races; and

WHEREAS, Craig Garrett and his wife Julia have four children, Kerri, Craig II, Robert, and Stephanie, and four grandchildren, Brittany, Tiffany, Chalen, and Gabi; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Craig Garrett on the occasion of his retirement and thank him for 30 years of service to the State of Illinois; and be it further

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