HR0233 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

HR0233 LRB102 18140 ECR 25503 r

HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to commend Adam Broad on his four years of distinguished service as a Vernon Township trustee; and

WHEREAS, Adam Broad helped oversee the expansion of the hours of the Vernon Township Food Pantry and its conversion into a grocery store experience, so the Vernon Township community's seniors, immigrants, and people in need would have access to a reliable, dignified source of healthy food; and

WHEREAS, Adam Broad championed initiatives that would fight climate change, reduce Vernon Township's dependence on fossil fuels, and promote conservation efforts; projects were completed to weatherize Vernon Township's facilities to reduce energy consumption and save taxpayers money, and Vernon Township established a free community garden to supply fresh produce to the food pantry; and

WHEREAS, Adam Broad supported Vernon Township's efforts to address the COVID-19 crisis; free masks and hand sanitizer were distributed to residents, and a call center was established to help connect local seniors with appointments to receive the COVID-19 vaccine; and

WHEREAS, Adam Broad contributed to these accomplishments that were made without raising the Vernon Township's property tax levy; he was a leader in Vernon Township's efforts to solicit grants to support and expand services, and the Vernon Township Board increased and improved services without increasing taxes by cutting unnecessary expenses, identifying alternative sources of revenue, consolidating Vernon Township's road district to eliminate unnecessary administrative expenses, and maximizing the value of its existing assets; and

WHEREAS, Adam Broad oftentimes served as the Vernon Township Board's "moral compass"; he was passionate about building a local government that is responsive to the needs of the most vulnerable members of our community and used his platform to bring much needed attention to the deficiencies in our country's healthcare system; he advocated to ensure that the township's employees were fairly compensated and were provided a safe workplace free from harassment or discrimination; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we commend Adam Broad on his years of humble and faithful service to the people of Vernon Township as well as his role as an inspiration for all those who seek fairness and justice for all people; and be it further

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