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Lake Barrington honors Village President Kevin C. Richardson at retirement ceremony
Summary
After 26 years in office, Village President Kevin C. Richardson was honored May 6 with remarks, proclamations, a framed plaque and a unanimous vote to approve a proclamation recognizing his service; the boardroom will be named for Richardson and tributes included a letter from President Trump and remarks entered in the Congressional Record.
Village President Kevin C. Richardson announced his retirement and received tributes from trustees, staff and residents at the May 6, 2025, meeting of the Village of Lake Barrington Board of Trustees.
The board approved a proclamation honoring Richardson and moved to make it official by roll-call vote. Trustee Richard Hayes moved to approve the proclamation and Trustee Schaumbel seconded; the clerk recorded unanimous affirmative votes, and the board declared the proclamation approved.
The meeting included multiple tributes to Richardson’s 26 years of service. Richardson told the room, "This is the last time I'll sit in this chair," and closed with, "May God bless all of you."…
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