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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2     WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3 Representatives are pleased to congratulate Rich Rioux on his
4 retirement from the International Brotherhood of Electrical
5 Workers Local 134; and
 
6     WHEREAS, After his graduation from West Lyden High School,
7 Rich Rioux enlisted in the United States Marines and served a
8 tour of duty during the Vietnam War; after being honorably
9 discharged, he returned home and began his apprenticeship with
10 Local 134; and
 
11     WHEREAS, He began his career as a journeyman electrician
12 and ends it as President of Local 134; during his career he
13 continued to support his fellow veterans and soldiers by
14 serving as Commander of American Legion Post #769, where he
15 raised money for soldiers injured in Iraq and Afghanistan; he
16 also brought together members from other trades to remodel a
17 local Iraq War veteran's home, making the home more accessible
18 for the injured soldier; and
 
19     WHEREAS, Rich and his wife, Christine, recently celebrated
20 their 40th wedding anniversary; they have two daughters, Karen
21 and Jennifer; they are the proud grandparents of Jacob, Nolan,
22 Sophia, and Piper; therefore, be it
 

 

 

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1     RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
2 NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
3 congratulate Rich Rioux on his retirement and wish him all the
4 best in his future endeavors; and be it further
 
5     RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
6 presented to Rich Rioux as a symbol of our respect and esteem.