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92_HR1069

 
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 1                          HOUSE RESOLUTION

 2        WHEREAS, the House of Representatives  of  the  State  of
 3    Illinois  is pleased to recognize achievements of citizens of
 4    Illinois; and

 5        WHEREAS, Robert T. Jacklin, Sr. is the winner of the 2002
 6    Charles E. Piper Award for  business  achievement,  which  is
 7    given  by the Berwyn Development Corporation; the Piper Award
 8    recognizes individuals whose achievements  and  contributions
 9    toward  the  growth  and  development  of  Berwyn's  business
10    community  best  exemplify  the spirit of the original Berwyn
11    developer; and

12        WHEREAS, Mr. Jacklin was born and raised in Berwyn and is
13    the founder of Jack's, Inc., a successful equipment and  tool
14    sales  and  rental  business;  Jack's,  Inc. has continuously
15    expanded its operation on 26th Street in Berwyn since it  was
16    established in 1965; today, three generations of Jacklins are
17    involved  in the family business and actively involved within
18    the community; and

19        WHEREAS, Mr. Jacklin is a 28-year veteran of  the  Berwyn
20    Fire  Department;  he  was actively involved with St. Mary of
21    Celle Little League for 12 years and the Cub Scout Master  of
22    Troop  26  for  6 years; he served as President of the Berwyn
23    Rotary Club from 1982 to 1983 and Vice President from 1992 to
24    1993; he was a member of the Suburban Savings & Loan Board of
25    Directors for 5 years; he is currently a member of the Cicero
26    Rotary Club and the Professional Fire Fighters Association of
27    Illinois; and

28        WHEREAS, Mr. Jacklin has been married to his wife, Betty,
29    for 53 years; together, they  have  four  sons,  Robert  III,
30    Richard   (deceased),   Randall,   and   Rod;  they  are  the
31    grandparents to 13 children; therefore, be it
 
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 1        RESOLVED,  BY  THE  HOUSE  OF  REPRESENTATIVES   OF   THE
 2    NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
 3    we  recognize and commend Robert T. Jacklin, Sr. upon receipt
 4    of the 2002 Charles E. Piper Award; and be it further

 5        RESOLVED, That a suitable  copy  of  this  resolution  be
 6    present to Robert T. Jaclkin, Sr.

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