IL HR0913

Congratulates Blake E. Roderick on his retirement as Executive Director of the Pike-Scott Farm Bureau and Two Rivers Farm Bureau Foundation in May 2022 after 41 years of service.

Recognizes Roderick's career beginning in 1981 serving the Sangamon County Farm Bureau, Pike County Farm Bureau, Scott County Farm Bureau, and Pike-Scott Farm Bureau following their 2018 merger.

Acknowledges his advocacy work including flood fighting efforts on Illinois and Mississippi rivers, and campaigns on private property rights, wetland regulations, renewable energy, livestock rights, and tax issues.

Notes his service as chairman of Illini Community Hospital System during its transition to Blessing Health System, and current roles as vice-chairman of the Mid-America Port Commission and commissioner of the Mid-America Intermodal Authority Port District.

Directs that a suitable copy of the resolution be presented to Roderick as a symbol of esteem and respect.