HR1065 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to congratulate our colleague, Representative Mark Luft, on his distinguished service to the people of the 91st district; and

WHEREAS, Representative Luft joined the Illinois House of Representatives on January 13, 2021 after a long and ongoing career of service to the people of his community; and

WHEREAS, Representative Luft served our nation for seven years in the United States Army Reserves; and

WHEREAS, Representative Luft has devoted his life to public service, whether it was running the Pekin Junior Football League, serving on the city council, or serving now as mayor; and

WHEREAS, Representative Luft was a tireless advocate for children with disabilities and for veterans during his time in the General Assembly, passing important legislation to ensure that the State's veterans assistance programs were doing their utmost to fulfill the promises made to our veterans; and

WHEREAS, After returning home from Springfield, Representative Luft will continue in his capacity as the mayor of his lifelong hometown of Pekin; and

WHEREAS, Representative Luft has fought for fiscal responsibility, ethics reform, support for law enforcement, and improvements in the quality of life for all Illinoisans; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we wish to thank Representative Mark Luft for his service to the people of his district and all of Illinois, and we extend to him, his wife, Lelonie, and their five children all of our best wishes for happiness and success in the years to come; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Representative Luft as an expression of our esteem and respect.