HR0836 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to congratulate Frank Zuccarelli on being named supervisor of the year by the Township Officials of Illinois for his work as Thornton Township Supervisor; and

WHEREAS, Thornton Township Supervisor Frank Zuccarelli has been named supervisor of the year by the Township Officials of Illinois for the second time; the announcement came during an awards ceremony in Springfield on November 13, 2007 as part of a three-day event celebrating the 100th anniversary of the organization; and

WHEREAS, First elected township supervisor in 1993, Frank Zuccarelli has worked to aid senior citizens in the 17 municipalities that comprise Thornton Township; his efforts include expanded senior programs, including thirteen luncheon sites, medical screenings at the senior centers, Circuit Breakers, exercise information, and health fairs; and

WHEREAS, Frank Zuccarelli expanded the bus fleet to better assist the growing senior population of the area; and

WHEREAS, Frank Zuccarelli created ZAP (the Zuccarelli Assistance Program) to assist seniors with routine tasks that they are unable to perform, including lawn service, food basket delivery, and leaf removal; and

WHEREAS, Frank Zuccarelli is a resident of South Holland; he has also served as a member of the South Suburban College board of trustees since 1978 and has been board chairman since 1987; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Frank Zuccarelli on being named supervisor of the year and wish him the best in his future endeavors; and be it further

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