HR0653 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, It is important to honor those who served in the Armed Forces of the United States and to honor those who serve those who protected our nation; and

WHEREAS, Established in 1914, the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Auxiliary was formed to serve the veterans of this country and to serve our communities in honor of the sacrifices and the commitment of every man and woman who has served in uniform; and

WHEREAS, The VFW Auxiliary is one of the nation's oldest veterans' service organizations with members consisting of relatives of those who served in a location of foreign conflict; nearly 470,000 members in more than 3,600 auxiliaries nationwide volunteer millions of hours and raise millions of dollars to fund charitable projects that benefit veterans, military service personnel, and their families; and

WHEREAS, Jean Hamil of Orlando, Florida was elected to the office of National President of the VFW of the United States Auxiliary at its 108th National Convention in Kansas City, Missouri; and

WHEREAS, A Life Member of East Seminole County Auxiliary 10139, Jean Hamil joined on the eligibility of her father, George W. Nunnery, a Korean War veteran who served in the U.S. Navy from 1952 to 1973; and

WHEREAS, Jean Hamil has served the Auxiliary in several capacities, including as Auxiliary, District, and Department (state) President; on the national level, she has served as National Guard, National Chaplain, National Conductress, National Junior Vice-President, National Senior Vice-President, National District Council Member, and National Director of the Membership Program; she is a Life Member of the VFW National Home for Children and a member of the Military Order of the Cootie Auxiliary (MOCA); and

WHEREAS, Jean Hamil is employed as a manager of Food Safety & Environmental Compliance for A. Duda & Sons, Inc.; and

WHEREAS, In her spare time, Jean Hamil enjoys quilting, spending time with friends, and traveling; she belongs to a small group of "Quilting Angels" who make quilts for veterans at the Orlando VA Healthcare Center, Quilts of Valor-Orange and Seminole counties, and for children temporarily located at Safe House and seniors in Seminole County; and

WHEREAS, Jean Hamil has dedicated her life to the VFW and Auxiliary members working together to provide service to those who defended our nation; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we commend Jean Hamil on her service as the National President of the VFW of the United States Auxiliary; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Jean Hamil as a symbol of our esteem and respect.