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HOUSE RESOLUTION


 
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    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of 
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Representatives are pleased to congratulate Robert Fraser of 
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Joliet on his retirement from the position of Director of 
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Management and Budget/City Treasurer for the City of Joliet; 
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and

 
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    WHEREAS, Mr. Fraser served the City of Joliet for 43 years; 
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in his retirement he plans on doing volunteer work with local 
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agencies and working in his home workshop; and

 
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    WHEREAS, Robert Fraser's previous positions include: 
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serving as Interim Executive Director, Housing Authority of 
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Joliet from December 11, 1990 to April 1, 1991; serving as 
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acting City Manager from 1964 to 1968 (combined with the 
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position of Comptroller); serving as Comptroller from January 
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1, 1964 to July 1, 1981; serving as Purchasing Agent from 
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January 1, 1963 to January 1, 1964; and serving as
Deputy City 
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Collector from February 1, 1961 to January 1, 1963; and

 
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    WHEREAS, During his tenure with the City of Joliet, Robert 
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Fraser has had the privilege to work with eight City Mangers,

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six Mayors, and 43 Councilmen and Councilwomen; and

 
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    WHEREAS, Robert Fraser is a graduate of Lewis University, 
 


 






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Class of 1962; he graduated with a
Bachelor of Science in  
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Business Administration and a Minor in Political Science; and

 
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    WHEREAS, Robert Fraser is married to Barbara; they have 
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three children, Robert David II, Brent Alan, and Lynn Anne; and 
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they have three grandchildren, Madison, Payton, and Shelby; 
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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 Robert Fraser and wish him the best as he enjoys 
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his retirement; and be it further

 
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    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
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presented to Robert Fraser as a symbol of our respect.