Bill Text: IL HR0584 | 2015-2016 | 99th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Paul Penn.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2015-06-09 - Resolution Adopted [HR0584 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2015-HR0584-Introduced.html

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HOUSE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Paul
Penn, who passed away on May 7, 2015; and
WHEREAS, Paul Penn was born on April 2, 1925; he was a true
community leader for working people and a generous soul who
gave much to all of McLean County; and
WHEREAS, Paul Penn was first elected business manager of
Laborers Local 362 in 1958; he continued to serve and guide the
local union for the rest of his life; from this position, he
was instrumental in guiding the Laborers to achieve better
conditions and establish a union hiring hall, a pension plan, a
health and welfare plan, and training programs; and
WHEREAS, Paul Penn served his country during World War II,
serving with the United States Army's famed "Red Ball Express"
in the European Theater, landing in France just a few days
after D-Day; and
WHEREAS, Paul Penn believed in giving back to the
community; he organized Laborers, other union crafts, and union
contractors to share their skills through donated labor to
enhance McLean County's human services and public monuments;

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through these donated labor efforts, he helped complete the
ball fields at O'Neil Park in Bloomington, the Chicago & Alton
Railroad monument in Miller Park, the World War II Monument at
McLean County's Old Courthouse, the Baby Fold renovation at the
old Soldiers' and Sailors' Home in Normal, the Women in The
Trades program at the Easter Seals Camp, and numerous other
varied projects to aid social service and community agencies;
and
WHEREAS, Paul Penn used his position as Laborers' business
manager to create job opportunities and openings for McLean
County workers, regardless of background, race, color, creed,
or gender; and
WHEREAS, Paul Penn left a legacy of community service,
responsible union leadership, and concern for all; therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
we, along with his family and friends, mourn the passing of
Paul Penn; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
presented to the family of Paul Penn as an expression of our
sympathy.