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| 1 | SENATE RESOLUTION
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| 2 | WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate wish to | ||||||
| 3 | congratulate Jim Reuter on the occasion of his retirement as | ||||||
| 4 | executive director of the Carol Stream Park District; and
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| 5 | WHEREAS, Jim Reuter has dedicated nearly 40 years of his | ||||||
| 6 | life to the parks and recreation industry, making significant | ||||||
| 7 | contributions to the communities he has served; and
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| 8 | WHEREAS, Jim Reuter, as the executive director of the | ||||||
| 9 | Carol Stream Park District, has demonstrated exceptional | ||||||
| 10 | leadership, commitment, and expertise in promoting recreation | ||||||
| 11 | and enhancing the quality of life for residents; and
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| 12 | WHEREAS, Jim Reuter has played a pivotal role in several | ||||||
| 13 | projects, including the establishment of the Veterans Memorial | ||||||
| 14 | Plaza, which brought together veterans, village leaders, and | ||||||
| 15 | community members to create a lasting tribute to military | ||||||
| 16 | service; and
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| 17 | WHEREAS, Jim Reuter has successfully secured grants | ||||||
| 18 | totaling $1,754,996, which have supported numerous projects | ||||||
| 19 | and renovations within the Carol Stream Park District, | ||||||
| 20 | enhancing recreational facilities and experiences for the | ||||||
| 21 | community; and
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| 1 | WHEREAS, Jim Reuter has displayed an unwavering commitment | ||||||
| 2 | to the Carol Stream Park District, which has been instrumental | ||||||
| 3 | in its continued growth and success, leaving a lasting impact | ||||||
| 4 | on the lives of countless individuals; and
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| 5 | WHEREAS, Through his positive demeanor, genuine care for | ||||||
| 6 | others, and dedication to serving the community, Jim Reuter | ||||||
| 7 | has earned the respect and admiration of his colleagues, board | ||||||
| 8 | members, and the residents of Carol Stream; and
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| 9 | WHEREAS, Jim Reuter's retirement marks the end of an era | ||||||
| 10 | for the Carol Stream Park District, and his departure will be | ||||||
| 11 | deeply felt by all who have had the privilege of working | ||||||
| 12 | alongside him; and
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| 13 | WHEREAS, Jim Reuter has expressed his intention to | ||||||
| 14 | continue his volunteer work with Advocate Sherman Hospital in | ||||||
| 15 | Elgin and to continue serving as chairman of the Elgin Parks | ||||||
| 16 | and Recreation Foundation, further demonstrating his | ||||||
| 17 | dedication to the betterment of the community; therefore, be | ||||||
| 18 | it
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| 19 | RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL | ||||||
| 20 | ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Jim | ||||||
| 21 | Reuter on his retirement as executive director of the Carol | ||||||
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| 1 | Stream Park District, and we express our heartfelt gratitude | ||||||
| 2 | for his exceptional service, leadership, and contributions to | ||||||
| 3 | the parks and recreation industry and the community of Carol | ||||||
| 4 | Stream; and be it further
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| 5 | RESOLVED, That we wish Jim Reuter a joyful and fulfilling | ||||||
| 6 | retirement, knowing that his impact will continue to be felt | ||||||
| 7 | for years to come; and be it further
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| 8 | RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be | ||||||
| 9 | presented to Jim Reuter as an expression of our esteem and | ||||||
| 10 | respect.
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