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Rep. Wait Named to Servicemember and Veterans Education Task Force
Belvidere, IL….State Representative Ron Wait (R-Belvidere) has been appointed as a member of the Task Force on Servicemember and Veterans Education by House Republican Leader Tom Cross (R-Oswego). The purpose behind the new task force is to study and make recommendations regarding the educational needs of Illinois veterans and those currently serving in the armed […]
Read More..>>Reuse-A-Shoe Program a Continued Success
Belvidere, IL… After another full month of participation in Nike’s Reuse-A-Shoe program, State Representative Ron Wait (R-Belvidere) is ready to make another drop off. Since he began his participation, Representative Wait has collected over 350 pairs of shoes.
“I can not begin to explain how happy it makes me to see the community involvement in such […]
Representatives Ron Wait and Dave Winters Host Tele-Town Hall Meeting
Belvidere, IL…State Representative Ron Wait (R-Belvidere) and State Representative Dave Winters (R-Shirland) announced they will be hosting a Tele-Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, June 17, at 7:30 PM. Tele-Town Hall Meetings provide a convenient opportunity for residents to ask questions, share their concerns, and receive assistance with state government services.
Read More..>>Rep. Wait: Reuse-A-Shoe Program a Success
Belvidere, IL… After a full month of participation in Nike’s Reuse-A-Shoe Program, State Representative Ron Wait (R-Belvidere) is ready to make his first drop off of the athletic shoes to be recycled.
“We have almost 300 pairs to donate with all of the donations at my district office, the community office hours and Durand High School,” […]
Rep. Wait Teams with Nike in Reuse-A-Shoe Program
Belvidere, IL… State Representative Ron Wait (R, Belvidere) announced his participation in Nike’s Reuse-A-Shoe program. The Reuse-A-Shoe program has recycled more than 20 million pairs of old athletic shoes. The recycled shoes are then used to build sports surfaces such as basketball courts, tennis courts, athletic fields, running tracks and playgrounds. Over the years, the […]
Read More..>>Wait to Host Office Hours in Communities Across the District
Belvidere, IL…State Representative Ron Wait (R-Belvidere) announced his community office hours schedule for 2008. Community office hours provide a convenient opportunity for residents to ask questions, share their concerns, and receive assistance with state government services.
Along with the community office hours, Representative Wait and staff also hold regular hours in his Rockford office. The Rockford […]
Rep. Wait Launches Summer Reading Program
Belvidere, IL… State Representative Ron Wait’s (R-Belvidere) district office has sent out brochures officially launching his Summer Reading Program for students in the first through fifth grades.
“The greatest skill any person can have is the ability to read,” stated Wait. “Encouraging continued reading throughout the summer is vital to making sure our children are active […]