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HOUSE RESOLUTION


 
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    WHEREAS, The institution of marriage is one of the 
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cornerstones upon
which our society is built, and a marriage 
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that has achieved a notable
longevity is truly a model for the 
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people of the State of Illinois; and
 
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    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of 
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Representatives are pleased to congratulate James and Virginia 
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Kintz on the occasion of their fiftieth wedding anniversary, 
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May 11, 2007; and

 
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    WHEREAS, James Kintz

served in the United States Army
      and 
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has worked in law enforcement for over 40 years, including the 
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Illinois State Police and the St. Charles Police Department; 
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and

 
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    WHEREAS, James excelled in the field of crime prevention 
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and served as a domestic violence investigator; he is a 
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volunteer instructor for the 16th Judicial Circuit Family 
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Violence Coordinating Council and a volunteer for Lazarus 
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House; he plays competitive softball at the age of 72;
      he is 
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active in his church, St. John Nuemann; and

 
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    WHEREAS, Ginny
      Kintz is the Office Manager for Country 
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Companies; she raises donations for the Life Center in Elgin 
 


 






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and raises donations for various food pantries; she is active 
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in her church, St. John's; and she has volunteered for the park 
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district; and

 
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    WHEREAS,
James and Virginia Kintz met at Depaul University,

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where Ginny was voted campus cutie; they were married at Our 
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Lady of Mercy in Chicago; and

 
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    WHEREAS,
James and Virginia Kintz have 4 children, Sue 
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Perna (Dan),
Mike Kintz (Melinda),
Bob Kintz (Mary), and
David 
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Kintz (Heidi); and they have 10 grandchildren,



Jennifer Perna,

      
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Caitlin
      Perna,
      Domenic
      Perna, Michelle

Perna, John
      Kintz, 
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Rachel
      Kintz, Alex
      Kintz, Bryant
      Kintz, Austin Kintz,
      Ainsley 
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Kintz, and

David Kintz; and

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    WHEREAS, The respect for marriage reaches one of its 
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highest plateaus
when a couple such as James and Virginia Kintz 
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celebrate their golden
wedding anniversary; and

 

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    WHEREAS, James and Virginia stand as examples of the best 
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of our
society, and their love and devotion to each other and 
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to their family and
friends serve as a reminder to all that 
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hard work, dedication, and love can
make a difference in 
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today's world; therefore, be it

 
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    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE 
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NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we 
 


 






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congratulate Mr. and Mrs. James Kintz on the occasion of their 
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fiftieth wedding anniversary; that we commend them for 
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achieving a long and happy marriage, blessed with children and 
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grandchildren, and rich in friendships; and that we wish them 
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happiness and good health in the future; and be it further

 

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    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be

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presented to James and Virginia Kintz as an expression of our 
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respect and esteem.