HR1689 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the State of Illinois wish to congratulate State Representative Kurt Granberg on his retirement after 22 years of service in the House; and

WHEREAS, Kurt Granberg was first elected to the Illinois House of Representatives in 1986; he was appointed House Floor Leader in 1992, was named Assistant Democratic Leader in 1994 and Assistant Majority Leader in 1997; and

WHEREAS, Representative Granberg has been a tireless advocate for 107th District residents; and

WHEREAS, Along with Representative Granberg's work to bring a coal gasification plant to Southern Illinois, showing his commitment to improving the region's economy and his determination to create jobs in Illinois, the Carlyle Democrat also helped create the Southeastern Illinois Economic Development Authority (SIEDA), a $250 million dollar economic engine that helps with investment and job creation in the region; and

WHEREAS, Representative Granberg is known throughout the Capitol as a fighter for working men and women; in 2005 Representative Granberg served as a lead negotiator to reform the outdated workers' compensation system, ensuring that both employers and employees are treated fairly, reducing fraud and improving benefits; and

WHEREAS, Representative Granberg consistently carried the voices of those who needed help to the State Capitol; he helped secure State funding for the Amy Center, a child advocacy center for those who have been abused; and

WHEREAS, State Representative Kurt Granberg has served his constituents with distinction and will be missed by his colleagues; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Kurt Granberg on his retirement from the Illinois House of Representatives; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to State Representative Kurt Granberg as a token of our respect and esteem and with our best wishes for his future success.