HR0914 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to recognize William C. Schumann of Wheaton on his time in the United States military and his commitment to those who have served; and

WHEREAS, William Schumann has always had respect and admiration for those who have served their country in the military; he served 6 years from 1971 to 1976 in the United States Army Reserve and observed first hand the sacrifice military families make in order to serve as members of the military; and

WHEREAS, For many years, William Schumann has been concerned with the plight of homeless veterans; at the time of his discharge, he saw the numerous challenges veterans faced lead to homelessness for many of them, and he strives to help all those that he can; and

WHEREAS, William Schumann will be hosting a party to celebrate his 65th birthday where he is asking attendees to make a monetary donation to the Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans, and he will match all donations received; and

WHEREAS, William Schumann's commitment to serve extends beyond the military; he was Park District Commissioner of Glen Ellyn from 1983 to 1989; he coached youth softball and baseball in Glen Ellyn for 10 years and was on the Board of Directors of the Western DuPage Special Recreation Association from 1983 to 1986; in 1983, he trained and coached a blind runner who won a national championship; and

WHEREAS, William Schumann graduated from Glenbard West High School in 1967 and the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh in 1971; he started a financial services business in 1986 and is a father of 2 children, step-father of 2 children, and active grandfather of 4 granddaughters; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we recognize William C. Schumann on his time in the United States military and his commitment to those who have served; and be it further

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