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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Richard
4Martin; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Richard Martin began his career with the
6Murphysboro Fire Department on February 1, 1984; and
 
7    WHEREAS, Richard Martin retired from the Murphysboro Fire
8Department after 32 years of service on February 6, 2016; and
 
9    WHEREAS, Richard Martin became the legislative
10representative of the Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois
11(AFFI) Southern District in 2005, and he served in that
12position with pride until June 2022; and
 
13    WHEREAS, Richard Martin will be remembered for his
14lifetime of dedicated service to the citizens of Illinois; and
 
15    WHEREAS, Richard Martin was the proud father of one
16daughter, Olivia, and two sons, Eli (Karyn) and Zeke; the
17proud grandfather of Gunner, Nolan, and Carter; and the
18longtime partner of Darcy; therefore, be it
 
19    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE

 

 

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1HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
2we mourn the passing of Richard Martin and extend our sincere
3condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved
4him; and be it further
 
5    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
6presented to the family of Richard Martin as an expression of
7our deepest sympathy.