HR0706 93RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the State of Illinois wish to congratulate Bureau Chief Donald R. Cook on the occasion of his retirement from the Lisle Woodridge Fire District; and

WHEREAS, Bureau Chief Donald R. Cook is in charge of Maintenance for the District; he began his career with the District in June of 1970; he and his twin brother, Battalion Chief Daniel F. Cook were the first career firefighters who were brothers, and their father also served as a paid on-call officer; and

WHEREAS, In April of 1974, Bureau Chief Cook was hired full-time by the District; most of his career has been dedicated to the improvement of the maintenance of vehicles and stations for the District; he was also active in the formation of the Cause and Origin team for the District; and

WHEREAS, Bureau Chief Cook is married to Tracey and is the father of Carla and Donald John; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Bureau Chief Donald R. Cook on the occasion of his retirement from the Lisle Woodridge Fire District; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Bureau Chief Donald R. Cook as an expression of our deepest respect and esteem, and with our many thanks for his devotion to the protection of the citizens of the Lisle Woodridge Fire District, along with our best wishes for a relaxing retirement.