HR0775 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to congratulate Gary Jury on the occasion of his retirement from the Winnebago County Board and commend him for his public service to the residents of Winnebago County; and

WHEREAS, Gary Jury is the longest-serving Republican board member; he joined the board in 2002 and made the decision to retire in 2017; and

WHEREAS, Gary Jury's accomplishments included the extension of Perryville Road across Illinois 173, the rebuilding of Willowbrook Road in Roscoe, the construction of a new jail, and the elimination of pensions for County Board members; he was a true leader on the Operations Committee, where he served as Chairman, and a member of the Finance Committee; and

WHEREAS, Gary Jury was tireless in his effort to improve his community; and

WHEREAS, Gary Jury was a mentor to many and respected by his family, friends, and colleagues; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Gary Jury on his successful career and retirement from the Winnebago County Board, and we recognize his hard work, commitment and constant drive to help his community and neighbor; and be it further

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