Full Text of HR0605 103rd General Assembly
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| 1 | | HOUSE RESOLUTION | 2 | | WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of | 3 | | Representatives wish to recognize Tom Carper for his | 4 | | remarkable contributions to the City of Macomb, the State of | 5 | | Illinois, and the nation's rail infrastructure; and | 6 | | WHEREAS, Tom Carper, a former Mayor of Macomb and a | 7 | | recently retired member of the Amtrak Board of Directors, has | 8 | | exhibited an unwavering commitment to public service and | 9 | | transportation excellence; and | 10 | | WHEREAS, Tom Carper is the longest-tenured board member in | 11 | | the history of Amtrak, a testament to his dedication and | 12 | | leadership; and | 13 | | WHEREAS, Tom Carper's tenure on the Amtrak Board of | 14 | | Directors began in 2008 following his nomination by President | 15 | | Bush and continued through subsequent reappointments, | 16 | | including one by President Obama; he has served with | 17 | | distinction under four different presidents, showcasing his | 18 | | bipartisan and dedicated approach to governance; and | 19 | | WHEREAS, Tom Carper, in his role as chairman of the board | 20 | | from 2009 until the expiration of his term in 2013 and beyond | 21 | | through his reappointment, championed critical issues, such as |
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| 1 | | ensuring service to underserved communities, bolstering local | 2 | | economies, and enhancing safety and cybersecurity measures, | 3 | | thereby embodying the spirit of public service; and | 4 | | WHEREAS, Tom Carper has consistently been a champion of | 5 | | the Illinois passenger rail network, helping deliver historic | 6 | | capital investments from the American Rescue and Recovery Act | 7 | | and serving as a leader of the successful coalition that | 8 | | pushed for increased passenger rail service throughout the | 9 | | State of Illinois; and | 10 | | WHEREAS, Tom Carper's leadership extended beyond his | 11 | | national service to include significant local contributions as | 12 | | the mayor of Macomb for over a decade and as a director of a | 13 | | regional economic development plan, positions through which he | 14 | | gained invaluable insights into economic development and | 15 | | community service in the Midwest; and | 16 | | WHEREAS, Tom Carper's military service in the U.S. Army in | 17 | | Thailand and Vietnam and his leadership in both local and | 18 | | national capacities reflect his profound commitment to his | 19 | | country and community; and | 20 | | WHEREAS, Tom Carper's deep understanding of the importance | 21 | | of passenger rail service and his efforts to modernize | 22 | | America's transportation infrastructure have left an indelible |
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| 1 | | mark on the nation and particularly on the State of Illinois; | 2 | | therefore, be it | 3 | | RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE | 4 | | HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that | 5 | | we recognize Tom Carper for his remarkable contributions to | 6 | | the City of Macomb, the State of Illinois, and the nation's | 7 | | rail infrastructure and extend our heartfelt gratitude for his | 8 | | years of service and dedication; and be it further | 9 | | RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be | 10 | | presented to Tom Carper as a symbol of our deep appreciation | 11 | | for his exemplary service and as a token of our best wishes for | 12 | | his future endeavors. |
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