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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3Representatives wish to recognize Shawn C. Gillis for his
4service to the Midlothian Fire Department, having served his
5community with pride and dedication for 25 years, ultimately
6earning the rank of lieutenant; and
 
7    WHEREAS, Shawn C. Gillis has also served the Midlothian
8Professional Firefighters Local 3148 (the Local) for 25 years;
9he has held numerous leadership positions within the Local,
10including that of secretary, treasurer, and, for many years,
11president; and
 
12    WHEREAS, Shawn C. Gillis has served the Associated Fire
13Fighters of Illinois (AFFI) for nearly 15 years, giving
14selflessly of his knowledge and experience; he served in many
15roles throughout his career with the AFFI, including his most
16recent role as chief technology officer; his expertise has
17helped the 15,000 members be properly equipped at the
18bargaining table, as he assisted members to understand,
19resolve, and advance grievances; he has also generously
20offered assistance in creating exhibits and data to help
21AFFI's membership prepare for mediation and arbitration when
22called upon and has simply been an outstanding advocate for
23the members and his profession; and
 

 

 

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1    WHEREAS, Shawn C. Gillis will finally get the opportunity
2to enjoy his much earned retirement, including having the time
3to regularly travel with his wife and children to Universal
4Studios, their favorite place, as well as getting to continue
5working on passion projects related to all things technology
6and data driven; therefore, be it
 
7    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
8HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
9we recognize Shawn C. Gillis for his service to the Midlothian
10Fire Department and the Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois,
11thank him for his continued dedication to the community and
12its members, and wish him and his loved ones nothing but the
13best of everything that life has to offer; and be it further
 
14    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
15presented to Shawn C. Gillis as symbol of our esteem and
16respect.