IL HR0606

Illinois House Resolution congratulating Ronald Jay Meinsma of Savanna on his retirement as a volunteer firefighter after 60 years of service in Carroll County

Served three communities: Chadwick (2 years), Mt. Carroll (46 years), and Savanna (12 years), advancing to firefighter engineer with responsibility for driving the fire truck

Retired on November 17, 2025, one week before his 85th birthday (born November 24, 1940)

Worked professionally as a fuel truck driver for FS while volunteering, and placed American flags on deceased firefighters' graves throughout Carroll County each Memorial Day

Resolution directs that a copy be presented to Ronald Meinsma as an expression of esteem and respect