HR0906 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to congratulate Captain Jim Albritton of the Joliet Police Department as he retires on January 21, 2008; and

WHEREAS, Jim Albritton has served with the Joliet Police Department since 1973; he was promoted to Captain in 1998; promoted to Lieutenant in 1994; promoted to Sergeant in 1983; promoted to Master Police Officer in 1978; and appointed Patrol Officer in 1973; and

WHEREAS, He first served with the Patrol Division as a Patrol Officer from 1973 to 1978; from 1978 to 1983 he served as a Detective with the Investigation Division; and from 1983 to 1987 he served as Patrol Sergeant with the Patrol Division; and

WHEREAS, Jim Albritton became Communication Supervisor with the Auxiliary Services Division and served from 1987 to 1994; from 1994 to 1998 he served as Internal Affairs Lieutenant with the Administrative Division; from 1998 to 2000 he served as Support Services Commander; and from 2000 to the present day he has served as Special Services Captain in Operations; and

WHEREAS, He has received four Medals of Merit, one Purple Heart Medal, five Life Saving Medals, three Heroism Medals, two Supervisor of the Month acknowledgements, and the Police Officer of the Year Award and Medal in 1982; in addition, he has received many commendations and other recognition for his work; and

WHEREAS, Jim Albritton was born in Peoria in 1951; he has two children, Kendra (Eric) Overstreet and Devyn Albritton; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Jim Albritton on his retirement and wish him the best in his future endeavors; and be it further

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