HR0113 94TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, George Kratochvil began his work with the North Riverside Police on October 16, 1973; he was promoted to the rank of sergeant in 1982 and lieutenant in 1988; and

WHEREAS, He was appointed Chief of Police on September 16, 1991 by Mayor Richard Scheck; during his tenure as Chief, he has implemented numerous technological advancements, including the Livescan Booking System, upgrades to the 911 Emergency Telephone System, the installation of laptop computers in the department's squad cars, and the implementation of the Illinois department's first computer network; and

WHEREAS, Chief Kratochvil has always been a people person, with compassion and a strong mind; he earned the trust of all of his colleagues and employees and brought a level of solidarity and trust to the department; and

WHEREAS, The Chief is a current member of the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police, the International Association of Chiefs of Police, and the West Suburban Chiefs of Police; he is also a past president of the West Suburban Chiefs of Police; and

WHEREAS, He valiantly served his country as a member of the United States Navy from 1966 to 1970 and received and honorable discharge; and

WHEREAS, Chief Kratochvil and his wife, Arlyce, have been married for 31 years, have lived in North Riverside for 28 years, and are the proud parents of two daughters, Tyrena and Amie, and the proud grandparents of two granddaughters, Madison and Olivia; and

WHEREAS, He will retire as Chief of Police on Monday, February 21, 2005; during his retirement, the Chief plans on visiting his daughters and grandchildren, spending time at his other home in Missouri, golfing, wood working, and scuba diving; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Chief of Police George Kratochvil on the occasion of his retirement after over 31 years of service with the North Riverside Police department, and we wish him well in all of his future endeavors; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Chief Kratochvil as an expression of our respect and esteem and with best wishes for a relaxing retirement.