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HOUSE RESOLUTION

  
 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of 
3Representatives wish to congratulate Martin F. Victor on the 
4occasion of his 100th birthday; and
  
 
5    WHEREAS, Martin Victor was born on August 4, 1919 and
is a 
6widower of Adeline Jacques Victor, his loving wife; and
  
 
7    WHEREAS, Martin Victor is a World War II veteran; he served 
8as a  Private 1st Class and was stationed in France and Belgium 
9in Unit 614, Medical Clearing Company; during his time in the 
10service, he received a Good Conduct Medal and  a sharp shooter 
11accommodation; after serving his country, he received an 
12honorable discharge; and
  
 
13    WHEREAS, Martin Victor is a longtime resident of Steger and 
14is an active parishioner of St. Liborius Church in Steger; and
  
 
15    WHEREAS, Martin Victor is a retired machinist; he is a 
16generous person and  always helps anyone that he possibly can; 
17he has loved to play golf for most of his life and was a scratch 
18golfer as a young man; and
  
 
19    WHEREAS, August 4, 1919 marks a significant day to 
20celebrate, a centenary of having an incredible individual on 
 
 
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1this earth; Martin Victor's inspiration is motivation for 
2everyone; he has defied all odds through many historic events 
3and endless scenarios of both triumphs and tribulations; 
4therefore, be it
  
 
5    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE 
6HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that 
7we congratulate Martin F. Victor on his 100th birthday and hope 
8that it is filled with the same immense joy he shared with his 
9loved ones for 100 years, and we wish him good health, joy, 
10happiness, amazing grace, and perfect peace of mind; and be it 
11further
  
 
12    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
13presented to Martin Victor as a symbol of our respect and 
14esteem.