Bill Text: IL HR0848 | 2023-2024 | 103rd General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulates Tom Walters on his retirement from Caterpillar. Wishes him the best in all of his future endeavors.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2024-11-12 - Resolution Adopted [HR0848 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2023-HR0848-Introduced.html

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HOUSE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
Representatives wish to congratulate Tom Walters on the
occasion of his retirement from Caterpillar; and
WHEREAS, Prior to joining Caterpillar, Tom Walters led a
13-year career in government affairs with the State of
Illinois, including time spent as a legislative liaison with
the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency; and
WHEREAS, Tom Walters joined Caterpillar as manager of
Illinois State Government Affairs in 1998, focusing on tax,
incentives, employment law, transportation, and environmental
public policy; and
WHEREAS, Tom Walters later became manager of U.S. State
Government Affairs, expanding his focus to defend against
legislative efforts that negatively impacted long-standing
dealer agreements and warranty practices, right to repair, and
captive finance concerns; and
WHEREAS, Tom Walters was named director of U.S. State and
Americas in 2015, leading an expanded U.S. state government
affairs team and international teams for covering government
affairs, public affairs, social responsibility, and visitors

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centers in the United States, Brazil, and Mexico; and
WHEREAS, Tom Walters has served as a leader at
Caterpillar, representing one of the world's largest
corporations on the boards of directors for the Illinois
Manufacturers' Association and the Illinois Chamber of
Commerce; and
WHEREAS, Tom Walters is recognized for his integrity,
leadership, and unwavering commitment to Caterpillar, earning
the respect of elected officials, Caterpillar colleagues and
leadership, and key stakeholder groups through his dedication
to the company's values and enthusiastic commitment to his
team and the company; and
WHEREAS, Outside of work, Tom Walters has a deep passion
for his church, the St. Louis Cardinals, and his community,
and he often volunteers for charitable causes; and
WHEREAS, Tom Walters and his wife, Meg, are the parents of
two children, Matt and Ryan; and
WHEREAS, Tom Walters is retiring from Caterpillar after 26
years of admirable service, and he will be truly missed by his
colleagues; therefore, be it

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RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
we congratulate Tom Walters on his retirement from
Caterpillar, and we wish him the best in all of his future
endeavors; and be it further