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HOUSE RESOLUTION

  
 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives wish 
3to congratulate UA Local 101 on its 125th anniversary; and
 
4    WHEREAS,  UA Local 101  was chartered by ten men, including 
5eight plumbers, one steamfitter, and one gasfitter, on August 
617, 1898; and
 
7    WHEREAS, Today, UA Local 101 has a membership of over 300 
8and a workforce of more than 250; and
  
 
9    WHEREAS, UA Local 101 members include plumbers, who 
10protect the health of the people and endeavor to keep their 
11trade going on as they continue to train and grow their 
12membership; and
  
 
13    WHEREAS, UA Local 101 members also include pipefitters and 
14HVAC service technicians, who build and service work in 
15residential, commercial, and industrial structures; and
  
 
16    WHEREAS, UA Local 101's jurisdiction includes parts of 
17five counties and 50 cities in the Metro East area of southern 
18Illinois; it also has jurisdiction over Scott Air Force Base 
19and the joint use Mid-America Airport; and
  
 
 
 
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1    WHEREAS, UA Local 101 has enjoyed developing and 
2maintaining a partnership and relationship with the 
3surrounding communities, with members eagerly giving back to 
4those communities when they can; and
  
 
5    WHEREAS, UA Local 101 has previously worked with the 
6Boeing Company on its new manufacturing plant for refueling 
7drones for the U.S. Navy; and
  
 
8    WHEREAS, UA Local 101 members are proud of the work they do 
9and enjoy a standard of living that is second to none, 
10receiving pension and health and welfare benefits, which makes 
11it possible for members to live full lives and eventually 
12retire on their terms; and
  
 
13    WHEREAS, UA Local 101 members live, work, and give back to 
14the community the benefits they receive with pride and 
15gratitude; and
 
16    WHEREAS, UA Local 101 members look forward to another 125 
17years in providing the construction and service needs of the 
18communities they serve; therefore, be it
  
 
19    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE 
20HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that 
21we congratulate UA Local 101 on its 125th anniversary; and be 
 
 
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1it further
  
 
2    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
3presented to UA Local 101 as a symbol of our esteem and 
4respect.