HR0049 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

HR0049 LRB098 08561 GRL 38676 r

HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to congratulate Philip Leable on the occasion of his retirement from Benton Township after 41 years of dedicated service; and

WHEREAS, Philip Leable began his career in Benton Township with the Benton Township Highway Department, where he served for 5 years; he was subsequently elected to serve as Highway Commissioner, a position he served in faithfully for 20 years; following his tenure as Highway Commissioner, he was elected to the position of Benton Town Clerk, where he will serve until his retirement on May 8, 2013; and

WHEREAS, Philip Leable has been an active member of his community; he served as Treasurer of the North Point Methodist Church for over 35 years; he served for 12 years on the North Prairie School Board; he also served as President of the Lake County Township Highway Commissioner's Association for 8 years and served as President of the Winthrop Harbor Lions Club, where he continues as an active member; and

WHEREAS, In 2011, Philip Leable was awarded the William Z. Ahrends Award by the Township Clerks of Illinois at their annual convention for his high level of professionalism; and

WHEREAS, Philip Leable and his loving wife, Marge, have lived in Benton Township since 1953; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Philip Leable on the occasion of his retirement and wish him continued success and happiness in the future; and be it further

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