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92_HR0243
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1 HOUSE RESOLUTION
2 WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3 Representatives are pleased to recognize milestone events in
4 the lives of the citizens of the State of Illinois; and
5 WHEREAS, It has come to our attention that Frank
6 Derickson is retiring from his duties as Mayor of the city of
7 Chester, Illinois, this year; and
8 WHEREAS, Frank Derickson has proudly served the city of
9 Chester for the past twenty-seven years; he has provided his
10 service as Clerk for four years, as alderman for seven years,
11 and as mayor for the past sixteen years; and
12 WHEREAS, Under Frank Derickson's leadership, projects
13 like the construction of ball fields at the Cohen Complex, a
14 new building for the Chester Fire Department, the extension
15 of waterlines, the installation of storm warning sirens, the
16 expansion of the library, the development of Chester Square,
17 the development of the new water and sewer plant, and the
18 construction work on Industrial Drive have been completed;
19 his dedication to these, and many other projects, have helped
20 shape the city of Chester into what it is today; and
21 WHEREAS, Frank Derickson will surely be remembered for
22 his leadership and integrity that have been the cornerstones
23 for the city of Chester; his work for the city will have a
24 lasting impression on its residents for generations to come;
25 therefore, be it
26 RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
27 NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
28 we congratulate Frank Derickson on his retirement from his
29 duties as Mayor of the city of Chester, Illinois, and we wish
30 him well in all of his future endeavors; and be it further
31 RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
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1 presented to Frank Derickson as an expression of our esteem.