COMMENDS-RICHARD KWASNESKI

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SR0811
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SENATE RESOLUTION

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WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate wish to
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commend Richard Kwasneski on his years of service to the Pace
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Board of Directors; and

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WHEREAS, Richard Kwasneski was originally appointed as the
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representative from Southwest Cook County to the Pace Board of
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Directors on August 28, 2002; and

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WHEREAS, Richard Kwasneski was appointed as chairman of
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the Pace Board of Directors on December 7, 2006; and

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WHEREAS, Richard Kwasneski is the longest serving chairman
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of the Pace Board of Directors, serving nearly 20 years and
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being reappointed by Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and
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Will County chairs for five consecutive terms; and

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WHEREAS, During Richard Kwasneski's tenure, he has been
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instrumental in advocating for Pace and regional transit, and
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as a result, Pace is well respected for the agency's
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innovative approach in meeting the mobility needs of the
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six-county region; and

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WHEREAS, Richard Kwasneski's forward-thinking approach
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when providing service to suburban riders has resulted in the

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successful implementation of many programs, such as Bus on
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Shoulder along I-55 and I-94, Flex Lane Express Service along
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I-90, Pulse Rapid Transit, On Demand, and VanGo; and

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WHEREAS, During his tenure, Richard Kwasneski obtained the
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largest investment in suburban transit infrastructure through
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the Rebuild Illinois Program, which provided funding for
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garages in Plainfield, Elgin, Wheeling, and Bridgeview,
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passenger facilities in Joliet, Schaumburg, and Harvey, and
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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) paratransit technology,
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all of which will help enhance the transit system for
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generations to come; and

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WHEREAS, Richard Kwasneski is a dedicated public servant
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who made significant contributions for the betterment of Pace,
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and he has provided strong leadership with dedication and
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compassion to the riding public and region; therefore, be it

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RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL
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ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we commend Richard
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Kwasneski on his years of service to the Pace Board of
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Directors, and we celebrate his great achievements; and be it
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further

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RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
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presented to Richard Kwasneski as an expression of our esteem

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and respect.

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