Full Text of HR0650 93rd General Assembly
HR0650 93RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY
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| HOUSE RESOLUTION
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| WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of | 3 |
| Representatives offer our sincere congratulations to William | 4 |
| and Charlotte Ralston for being the recipients of the Elmhurst | 5 |
| Jaycees' 2004 Distinguished Service Award; and
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| WHEREAS, Bill and Charlotte have been committed to each | 7 |
| other and their community for more than 50 years; and
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| WHEREAS, Bill and Charlotte are residents of Elmhurst who | 9 |
| have given their time and energy to improve the community; and
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| WHEREAS, The Ralstons have been active members of the First | 11 |
| Congregational Church of Christ since 1960; and
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| WHEREAS, Bill served three three-year terms on the | 13 |
| Diaconate, three three-year terms on the Board of Trustees, and | 14 |
| serves as an usher and greeter at the church; and
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| WHEREAS, Charlotte serves as the Chairman of the Library | 16 |
| Committee at the Church; and
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| WHEREAS, Bill was a Navy pilot in World War II and flew | 18 |
| Lockheed PV-1 Ventura bombers from 1942 to 1946; and
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| WHEREAS, He also served as the Crew Chief for the 146th | 20 |
| Bomber Squadron and saw action in the South Pacific; and
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| WHEREAS, Since serving his country in battle, Bill has been | 22 |
| a tireless supporter of all veterans through his Life | 23 |
| Membership of both Elmhurst American Legion T.H.B. Post 187 and | 24 |
| Elmhurst Veterans of Foreign Wars Walter A. Glos Post 2048; and
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| WHEREAS, Charlotte is a member of the Elmhurst American | 26 |
| Legion Auxiliary Sunshine and Memorial Committee, which sends |
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| cards and gifts to Legion members who are ill; and
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| WHEREAS, Bill is the founding member of the Elmhurst | 3 |
| Veterans Memorial Commission and played a key role in the | 4 |
| creation of the Elmhurst Veterans Memorial in Wilder Park; and
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| WHEREAS, He was appointed in 1988 to a position with the | 6 |
| Selective Service System by former Governor James R. Thompson, | 7 |
| and he currently serves as Chairman of the DuPage County Area; | 8 |
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| WHEREAS, Bill has also served as an Addison Township | 10 |
| Precinct Committeeman for 16 years; and
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| WHEREAS, The Ralstons created, painted, and installed 40 | 12 |
| wooden crosses at the Elmhurst Veterans Memorial as a small | 13 |
| Arlington cemetery to help remember those who have died for | 14 |
| their country; and
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| WHEREAS, The Ralstons have constantly put the needs of | 16 |
| others above their own; and
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| WHEREAS, Their dedication to community service is a source | 18 |
| of inspiration to the entire community and State; therefore, be | 19 |
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| RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE | 21 |
| NINETY-THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we | 22 |
| offer our congratulations to William and Charlotte Ralston for | 23 |
| being the recipients of the Elmhurst Jaycees' 2004 | 24 |
| Distinguished Service Award; and be it further
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| RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be | 26 |
| presented to William and Charlotte Ralston as an expression of | 27 |
| our esteem.
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