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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3Representatives wish to congratulate Ronald J. Gunter on the
4occasion of his retirement as Director of the Westmont Park
5District on May 31, 2016; and
 
6    WHEREAS, Ronald Gunter was hired by the Westmont Park
7District on May 15, 1977 after graduating from George Williams
8College with a masters degree in park and recreation
9administration; he spent 6 years working in the recreation
10field to help pay for college; he has worked nearly 40 years at
11the Westmont Park District, 37 of those as Director; and
 
12    WHEREAS, During Ronald Gunter's tenure, the District grew
13significantly; when he began, there were three parks and a
14community center; since that time, the District has added 14
15neighborhood parks, a 9-hole golf course, a fitness and
16racquetball club, and a 36 acre community park; and
 
17    WHEREAS, Ronald Gunter has served the community as a
18volunteer and coach; he has been a Rotarian for 32 years, a
19Lions Club member for 36 years, a SEASPAR Board member for 20
20years, and a high school basketball coach for 15 years; and
 
21    WHEREAS, Ronald Gunter has helped bring organizations,

 

 

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1municipal agencies, and service clubs together over his 40
2years for the sole benefit of Westmont; he is a tireless
3volunteer and advocate for the community; and
 
4    WHEREAS, Ronald Gunter has served on numerous committees
5throughout his years, including the 75th anniversary
6committee, the 100th anniversary committee, and the Promote
7Westmont Commission; and
 
8    WHEREAS, Ronald Gunter was an active member of the Illinois
9Park & Recreation Association early in his career; and
 
10    WHEREAS, Ronald Gunter received the Citizen of the Year
11Award in 1988, 1996, and 2009; and
 
12    WHEREAS, Ronald Gunter plans to stay involved in the
13community through his role as Mayor of Westmont; and
 
14    WHEREAS, Ronald Gunter is husband to Antoinette "Toni";
15father to Brad and Natalie; and a grandfather; he has managed
16to remain hands-on and involved in all phases of family life,
17especially with his grandkids, while leading an incredibly
18active career in Westmont; and
 
19    WHEREAS, A retirement party will be held in Ronald Gunter's
20honor on May 21, 2016; therefore, be it
 

 

 

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1    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
2NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
3congratulate Ronald J. Gunter on his retirement as Director of
4the Westmont Park District and we wish him the best in all his
5future endeavors; and be it further
 
6    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
7presented to Ronald Gunter as an expression of our esteem and
8respect.