HR1319 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to congratulate Robert Skidmore on the occasion of his retirement from the Lake County Treasurer's Office after 30 years of service; and

WHEREAS, Robert Skidmore was born and raised in Highland Park and graduated from Southern Illinois University in 1971 with a bachelor's degree in education; and

WHEREAS, Robert Skidmore began his career with the Lake County Treasurer's Office in 1984 as an assistant cashier; he was first elected Lake County Treasurer in 1998 and re-elected in 2002, 2006, and 2010, serving for 16 years; and

WHEREAS, Under the leadership of Robert Skidmore, the Lake County Treasurer's Office implemented 2 major computer system upgrades that have improved efficiency in the tax collection and distribution processes; the office also launched a user-friendly informative website and online bill payment system; and

WHEREAS, In 2010, Robert Skidmore was awarded a Bronze Level Certified County Officials Certificate for his demonstration of professionalism and dedication to enhancing his knowledge through advanced education; and

WHEREAS, Robert Skidmore's dedication to Lake County extends beyond his duties as Treasurer; he has been an active supporter of several organizations and causes including: the Boys & Girls Club of Lake County, Catholic Charities USA, the United Way of Lake County, the Lake County Counsel for Seniors, the Mano a Mano Family Resource Center, the Waukegan Township Staben House, A Safe Place, the South Lake County Community Emergency Response Team, and Kids Hope; and

WHEREAS, Robert Skidmore currently resides in Mundelein with his wife, Ingrid, and their 3 daughters; and

WHEREAS, Robert Skidmore's retirement will be official on November 30, 2014; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Robert Skidmore on his retirement from the Lake County Treasurer's Office after 30 years of service and wish him the best in all his future endeavors; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Robert Skidmore as an expression of our esteem and respect.