HR0674 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to congratulate Vern Maas on the occasion of his retirement after many years of service with Ameren Illinois on December 31, 2011; and

WHEREAS, Vern Maas began his career with Ameren on November 5, 1964 as an unskilled worker making $2.42 an hour; in June of 1965, he joined the Gas Flow and Pressure Group; 2 years later, he became a journeyman; he subsequently worked his way up to the positions of Crewleader in 1972 and Foreman in 1976; and

WHEREAS, In 1980, Vern Maas was promoted to the position of Gas Pressure Field Supervisor; he also spent time as a Gas Construction Supervisor from 1996 to 1997 and Gas Control Supervisor from 1989 to 1991, before returning to the position of Gas Regulation Supervisor in 1997; in 2004, he was promoted to Superintendent of Gas Technical Service, where he remained until his retirement; and

WHEREAS, Vern Maas was the recipient of the CILCO Award of Merit in 1999 for his efforts in helping rescue a 79 year old gentleman whose boat had capsized on Clinton Lake; he was also the recipient of Ameren's President's Performance Leadership Award in 2005 and 2010; and

WHEREAS, Vern Maas is the loving father of 2 children and 2 stepchildren and the grandfather of 4 grandchildren and 2 step-grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Vern Maas serves as a model of hard work, integrity, and dedication for the people of the State of Illinois; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Vern Maas on the occasion of his retirement and wish him many happy and healthy retirement years; and be it further

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