HR0518 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to congratulate Mark Thomas on the occasion of his retirement as business manager of Steamfitters Local 439; and

WHEREAS, Mark Thomas joined Steamfitters Local 439 on July 8, 1983 and has served his union for 40 years; and

WHEREAS, Mark Thomas has held the titles of apprentice, journeymen, foreman, general foreman, instructor, executive board member, trustee, training coordinator, business agent, business manager, and financial secretary; and

WHEREAS, Mark Thomas has been instrumental in keeping Steamfitters Local 439's reputation as a leading force in the piping industry relevant by holding high standards of craftsmanship and character for its members; and

WHEREAS, Mark Thomas has strengthened the relationships with the metro east communities that Steamfitter's Local 439 serves with charitable acts and help when needed; and

WHEREAS, Mark Thomas is a model of what a union steamfitter should be; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Mark Thomas on his retirement as business manager of Steamfitters Local 439, and we wish him the best in all his future endeavors; and be it further

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