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HOUSE RESOLUTION


 
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    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of 
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Representatives wish to congratulate Captain Jim Albritton of 
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the Joliet Police Department as he retires on January 21, 2008; 
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and

 
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    WHEREAS, Jim Albritton has served with the Joliet Police 
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Department since 1973;

he was promoted to Captain in 1998; 
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promoted to Lieutenant in 1994; promoted to Sergeant
in 1983; 
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promoted to Master Police Officer in 1978; and appointed Patrol 
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Officer in 1973; and

 
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    WHEREAS, He first served with the Patrol Division as a 
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Patrol Officer from 1973 to 1978; from 1978 to 1983 he served 
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as a Detective with the Investigation Division; and from 1983 
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to 1987 he served as Patrol Sergeant with the Patrol Division; 
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and

 
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    WHEREAS, Jim Albritton became Communication Supervisor 
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with the Auxiliary Services Division and served from 1987 to 
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1994; from 1994 to 1998 he served as Internal Affairs 
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Lieutenant with the Administrative Division; from 1998 to 2000 
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he served as Support Services Commander; and from 2000 to the 
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present day he has served as Special Services Captain in 
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Operations; and

 
 


 






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    WHEREAS, He has received four Medals of Merit, one Purple 
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Heart Medal, five Life Saving Medals, three Heroism Medals, two 
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Supervisor of the Month acknowledgements, and the Police 
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Officer of the Year Award and Medal in 1982; in addition, he 
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has received many commendations and other recognition for his 
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work; and

 
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    WHEREAS, Jim Albritton was born in Peoria in 1951; he has 
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two children, Kendra (Eric) Overstreet and Devyn Albritton; 
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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 Jim Albritton on his retirement and wish him the 
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best in his future endeavors; and be it further

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