HR0889 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to recognize Fred Faulstich for his community service and congratulate him on his induction into the Vermilion Advantage Hall of Fame; and

WHEREAS, Fred Faulstich and his family are a mainstay of the community; Fred and his brother Bill, along with their cousin, Con Bateman, continue to operate Faulstich Printing - 82 years after its founding by their father; Faulstich Printing opens its doors to area schools for tours for those interested in learning about the printing world, and the company is always one of the first to respond when asked to help with community events; and

WHEREAS, The Faulstich family has a team of skilled professionals working for them at Faulstich Printing and value them greatly; they have not laid anyone off in the 82-year history of the company; and

WHEREAS, Fred Faulstich continues to work every day at his business, and the rest of the time he contributes to his family, his church, and his community; he makes chili every year for the annual Lions Club, to which he has belonged for over 50 years; he volunteers with the Boy Scouts and has chaired the Strong Kids campaign for the Danville YMCA, serving on its board; he has also served on the Schlarman Foundation Board, the Danville Area Community College Foundation Board, and many others; and

WHEREAS, Fred Faulstich is at his core a community man; his family business success has been substantial and he is always looking to roll that success over into a way to contribute to the betterment of his community; and

WHEREAS, Fred Faulstich will be inducted into the Vermilion Advantage Hall of Fame on March 16, 2014; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we recognize Fred Faulstich for his community service and congratulate him on his induction into the Vermilion Advantage Hall of Fame; and be it further

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