Bill Text: IL HR0853 | 2015-2016 | 99th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulates Dennis E. "Denny" Sexton on the occasion of his retirement from United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Local 13.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2015-11-10 - Resolution Adopted [HR0853 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2015-HR0853-Introduced.html

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HOUSE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
Representatives wish to congratulate Dennis E. "Denny" Sexton
on the occasion of his retirement from United Brotherhood of
Carpenters Union Local 13; and
WHEREAS, Dennis Sexton is a lifelong resident of Chicago;
he graduated from Washburne Trade School in 1968; and
WHEREAS, Dennis Sexton graduated to the position of
Journeyman Carpenter on October 6, 1968; he then joined United
Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Local 13 in
1964, becoming a third-generation carpenter; throughout his
tenure, he functioned in many roles, including Apprentice
Coordinator from 1987 to 1994; he is also a former trustee for
Local 13 and a previous delegate for Local 13 for the UBC
General Convention; and
WHEREAS, Dennis Sexton was elected to serve as a delegate
to the Regional Council in 1975, appointed to be the assistant
to the president and a lobbyist in 1994, and was elected to
serve as Vice President of Local 13 in 2002; he served ably in
all 3 capacities for many years until his retirement; and
WHEREAS, Dennis Sexton was a dedicated member of the

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Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters; he was an apprentice
coordinator for the Council from 1987 to 1994 and Assistant to
the President and Director of Intergovernmental Affairs and a
lobbyist from 1994 to 2015; during the 98th General Assembly,
he was instrumental in the creation of House Bill 923 and
worked tirelessly to obtain bipartisan support for its passage;
he also worked on numerous other employee safety bills; and
WHEREAS, Dennis Sexton is the loving father of Dennis and
Robert, who are both fourth generation Local 13 Carpenters, and
Sarah (Michael) O'Brien, and the grandfather of Ella O'Brien;
and
WHEREAS, Dennis Sexton serves as a model of hard work,
integrity, and dedication for the people of the State of
Illinois; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
congratulate Dennis E. "Denny" Sexton on the occasion of his
retirement and wish him continued success and happiness in the
future; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
presented to Dennis Sexton as a symbol of our esteem and
respect.