HR1225 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to honor Kenneth A. Kruse on the occasion of his 50 years of service in community banking; and

WHEREAS, Kenneth Kruse was born on December 2, 1946; he is a lifelong resident of Steeleville and a graduate of Steeleville High School; he subsequently earned a degree from the School of Banking in Madison, Wisconsin in 1972; and

WHEREAS, Kenneth Kruse began his banking career at First National Bank of Steeleville on June 15, 1964 as a Loan Officer Trainee; after serving his country in the United States Army from February of 1966 to February of 1968, he returned to the bank in 1968 to work as an Assistant Cashier; in 1975, he was designated as Vice President of Operations; in 1987, he was selected to serve on the Board of Directors; in the late-1990s, he became the bank's Senior Vice President of Operations; he has also served as the bank's Financial Investment Advisor; and

WHEREAS, Kenneth Kruse is the proprietor of Kenneth A. Kruse Tax Preparation and Planning in Steeleville; and

WHEREAS, Kenneth Kruse is an active member of his community; he was a member of the Steeleville Town Board; he is a charter member of Steeleville Jaycees; he is also a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church, the American Legion, and the Steeleville Nutrition Site Board; and

WHEREAS, Kenneth Kruse enjoys working on his farm property, driving his Corvettes, and traveling with his wife; and

WHEREAS, Kenneth Kruse and his wife, Jane (nee Tanner) Kruse, have one son, Eric Kruse; and

WHEREAS, Kenneth Kruse 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-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we honor Kenneth A. Kruse on the occasion of his 50 years of service in community banking 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 Kenneth Kruse as a symbol of our esteem and respect.