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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3Representatives wish to honor Terry Rakocy for his many years
4of service as President of Aqua Illinois, Inc.; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Terry Rakocy was born and raised to a loving
6family in Youngstown, Ohio; and
 
7    WHEREAS, Terry Rakocy graduated from Youngstown State
8University, studying to become a licensed Professional
9Engineer; he subsequently received his Professional Engineer
10License, making him one of the youngest Professional Engineers
11at that time; and
 
12    WHEREAS, In 1972, Terry Rakocy met and married the love of
13his life, Carol; they have enjoyed over 42 years of marriage
14and are extremely proud of their 4 beautiful daughters, 3
15grandsons, and 2 granddaughters; and
 
16    WHEREAS, During his successful career with Aqua Illinois,
17Inc., Terry Rakocy has practiced being a good corporate
18citizen; he has generously donated his time to help with
19charitable and civic organizations, such as the United Way, the
20Kankakee Development Board, the Kankakee Riverside Foundation,
21the Kankakee Pro-Am Board, and the Kankakee Country Club Board;

 

 

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1he is also a Life Member of the Illinois Section of the
2American Water Works Association; and
 
3    WHEREAS, Throughout his professional career, Terry Rakocy
4has developed close and lasting friendships wherever he has
5worked and has served as a mentor to younger employees; and
 
6    WHEREAS, During his tenure as President of Aqua Illinois,
7Inc., Terry Rakocy realized the importance of the legislative
8process to the water industry; he has often been called to
9Springfield to offer expert testimony on water utility
10legislation in House and Senate committees; with his outgoing
11personality and integrity, he formed many lasting
12relationships with various legislators and staff; therefore,
13be it
 
14    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
15NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
16we honor Terry Rakocy for his many years of service as
17President of Aqua Illinois, Inc. and wish him success in his
18future endeavors; and be it further
 
19    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
20presented to Terry Rakocy as a symbol of our esteem and
21respect.