HR0960 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to commend William "Bill" Grear for his 13 years of service as a trustee of the Village of Morton Grove; and

WHEREAS, Bill Grear was born and raised in Morton Grove along with his nine siblings, attending St. Martha Elementary School and Notre Dame High School; and

WHEREAS, Bill Grear and his wife, Janice, raised their three children in Morton Grove; and

WHEREAS, Bill Grear was first elected as a trustee of Morton Grove in 2009, taking an active approach while dedicating himself to his mission of making life better for residents, businesses, and employees of Morton Grove; and

WHEREAS, Bill Grear has been a leading volunteer for countless fundraisers and community events; he has also been a key leader in organizing and running the Village's annual Morton Grove Days Festival, and he was recently appointed as president of the Morton Grove Days Commission; and

WHEREAS, Bill Grear has also served as trustee liaison to the Morton Grove Fire Department, the Police Department, the RED Center, Public Works, the Finance Department, and the Building Department; and

WHEREAS, Bill Grear's commitment to serving his community has been an immeasurable asset to the Village of Morton Grove; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we commend William "Bill" Grear for his hard work, dedication, and service as a trustee of the Village of Morton Grove; and be it further

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