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HOUSE RESOLUTION

  
 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of  
3Representatives are pleased to honor Ray Wiedle for his work 
4with the Land of Lincoln Honor Flight program; and
  
 
5    WHEREAS, Ray Wiedle served his country with pride and 
6distinction as a member of the United States Navy; and
  
 
7    WHEREAS, Ray Wiedle lived in Chatham for many years before 
8moving to St. Ann, Missouri; after he moved, he became involved 
9with Honor Flight though his real estate agent; he later 
10participated as a guardian on a Franklin Country Honor Flight, 
11where he met Springfield resident Bob Matteson; after going on 
12the flight and talking with Bob, Mr. Wiedle decided that the 
13central Illinois region, specifically Springfield, was 
14underserved when it came to Honor Flights for veterans; and
  
 
15    WHEREAS, In January of 2009, in the midst of an ice storm, 
16the first meeting to discuss an Honor Flight hub for central 
17Illinois was convened; in February of 2009, the first public 
18meeting was held at the Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport; in 
19March of 2009, Land of Lincoln Honor Flight became a hub and 
20was incorporated with the Honor Flight Network; and
  
 
21    WHEREAS, Under the guidance of Ray Wiedle, the Land of 
 
 
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1Lincoln Honor Flight hub has taken 13 flights and transported 
2833 veterans, free of charge, to see their memorials dedicated 
3to the service and sacrifice of all veterans of the United 
4States of America; and
  
 
5    WHEREAS, Ray Wiedle serves as a model of hard work, 
6integrity, and dedication for the people of the State of 
7Illinois and veterans throughout the nation; therefore, be it
  
 
8    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE 
9NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that 
10we honor Ray Wiedle for his work with the Land of Lincoln Honor 
11Flight program and wish him continued success in his future 
12endeavors; and be it further
  
 
13    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
14presented to Ray Wiedle as a symbol of our esteem and respect.