HR0269 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to recognize a successful family-owned business which has flourished throughout the last 100 years; and

WHEREAS, On March 10. 1911, William Treudt purchased the West Chicago Press from A.H. and James M. Fairbank; and

WHEREAS, After William's death in 1919, his two sons, Phillip and Harold, assumed proprietorship and conducted the printing plant business together; the printing plant was moved to its location, 129 Fremont Street, West Chicago in 1929; and

WHEREAS, In 1939, Phillip sold his interest to Harold and moved to West Palm Beach, Florida; Harold and his son, William, became partners in 1955 and when Harold retired in 1969, William became sole proprietor; and

WHEREAS, The newspaper portion of the printing business along with the masthead "The West Chicago Press" was sold in 1979; and

WHEREAS, The Treudt family business, now operating under the name "The West Chicago Printing Company," was purchased by William's 2 sons, Bruce and Steve in 1992, and was subsequently moved to its present location at 131 Fremont Street in 2001; and

WHEREAS, With 100 years of family pride and tradition, The West Chicago Printing Company is prosperous and committed to the practice of good business; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate the West Chicago Printing Company on 100 years of business; that we commend the dedicated members of the Treudt family for their contribution to the business as well as the community; and that we extend our very best wishes to them for continued success in the future; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the West Chicago Printing Company as a token of respect and esteem.