CONGRATS-WADE KROHN

104th Regular Session Introduced by Anthony DeLuca

The resolution honors Wade Krohn for a lifetime of military service and extensive civic involvement in New Lenox, recognizing his 100th birthday.

Resolution Adopted

Summary of HR 641 (104th General Assembly, Illinois)

Purpose and intent

The bill is a House Resolution recognizing and congratulating Wade Krohn on the occasion of his 100th birthday.

It designates February 20, 2026 as a celebratory milestone for Krohn and conveys the General Assembly’s esteem and respect.

Key provisions and changes

Declares that Wade Krohn was born on February 20, 1926, and summarizes notable life milestones.

Highlights Krohn’s service in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II (1945–1946), including work as a mechanic on B-25 bombers and other equipment in Alaska’s Aleutian Islands.

Outlines Krohn’s long-term community involvement:

30 years of employment with Lincoln-Way High School (retired).
15 years of voluntary service with the New Lenox Fire Department.
Charter member and the only living founding member of VFW Harry Anderson Post 9545 in New Lenox.
Lifetime member of the New Lenox Sportsman’s Club.
Service on the board of directors for the New Lenox Area Historical Society.

Provides family context: widowed from Evelyn; father to ten children; grandfather to twenty; great-grandfather to twelve.

The resolution expresses the General Assembly’s congratulations and that a suitable copy be presented to Krohn.

Who or what would be affected

Individuals and groups directly highlighted:

Wade Krohn (the honoree).
His family members and descendants.

Institutions connected to Krohn’s service and affiliations:

Lincoln-Way High School (former employee).
New Lenox Fire Department (volunteer).
VFW Harry Anderson Post 9545 (founding member, current living member).
New Lenox Sportsman’s Club (lifetime member).
New Lenox Area Historical Society (board member).

The broader audience includes residents of Illinois, especially those in New Lenox and Will County, who may view the tribute as recognition of local civic and military service.

Procedural and timeline aspects

This is a House Resolution (not a bill proposing new law) intended to honor an individual.

Sponsors: Primary sponsor with a co-sponsor (Anthony DeLuca).

No fiscal impact, regulatory changes, or policy shifts are proposed; the action is ceremonial and symbolic.

The resolution is typically finalized and presented as a formal expression of esteem, often occurring around the time of the honoree’s milestone.

Additional notes

The content serves as a commemorative record of Krohn’s life and public service.

While not a law or appropriations measure, the resolution contributes to publicly recognizing community contributions and historical service.