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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2     WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the
3 State of Illinois wish to honor John Mezera on reaching the
4 milestone of 20 years as city manager for Joliet; and
 
5     WHEREAS, He began work as a civil engineer for Joliet in
6 1976 having just finished his time with the Army Corp of
7 Engineers; and
 
8     WHEREAS, He held the positions of director of public works
9 and commissioner of public service, becoming city manager in
10 1987, lending stability to a position that was known for its
11 high turnover rate with eight city managers from 1955 to 1987;
12 he was the first city manager to be given a multi-year contract
13 when he started; and
 
14     WHEREAS, He has played a major role in the city's
15 renaissance, which shows no signs of stopping as more downtown
16 development is planned with upscale restaurants, shopping
17 centers, and high-end homes; therefore, be it
 
18     RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
19 NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS,
20 congratulate John Mezera on his achievement of 20 years as city
21 manager of Joliet and we thank him for his helping revitalize

 

 

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1 the city; and be it further
 
2     RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
3 presented to Mr. Mezera as a token of our esteem.