HR0604 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to commend Scott Martin for all that he has accomplished over his career and thank him for his dedication and hard work; and

WHEREAS, Scott Martin graduated from Bradley University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management and Administration; he later earned the Fellow, Life Management Institute Designation in 1987, as well as a certificate from the Academy of Life Underwriting education program in 1990; and

WHEREAS, Scott Martin began his career in 1976 by joining the Pekin Life Insurance Company as an underwriter trainee, and he quickly rose in status through his hard work, becoming assistant underwriter in 1978, underwriter in 1979, senior underwriter in 1981, chief underwriter with staff management status in 1986, and underwriting manager in 1990; and

WHEREAS, Scott Martin eventually moved into Pekin Life Insurance Company's leadership; he was promoted to vice president for administration and assistant secretary in 1994, senior vice president of all Pekin Insurance Companies and chief operating officer of Pekin Life Insurance Company in 2003, and president and chief operating officer of Pekin Life Insurance Company in 2006 with the added responsibility of chief operating officer of the Property/Casualty Companies in 2008; and

WHEREAS, In 2010, Scott Martin became president of all Pekin Insurance Companies and president and chief executive officer of all Pekin Insurance Companies in 2014; in 2015, he became chairman of the board; and

WHEREAS, In addition to his distinguished career at Pekin Insurance, Scott Martin is active in his community and the wider insurance industry, exemplified by his service on the boards of the Midwest Affiliate of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, the Illinois Life Insurance Council, and the Illinois Insurance Association, as well as his past service with the American Red Cross, the Pekin Police Foundation, and the Herget National Bank; he is a former member on the Pekin Community Bank Advisory Board; and

WHEREAS, Residing in Chillicothe, Scott Martin has provided great care for his loving family, his wife, Joan, his children, Megan and Andrew, and his grandchildren, Joshua and Josiah; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we thank Scott Martin for his commendable service in his profession and in the wider community and wish him many healthy and happy years of retirement with his family and friends; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Scott Martin and his family as a symbol of our respect and esteem.