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1
HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Illinois
3has dedicated itself to the promotion of good will among
4mankind and to the betterment of all persons in each city and
5community in which they exist; and
 
6    WHEREAS, This year on the North American continent, the
7Independent Order of Odd Fellows will commemorate their 200th
8anniversary as well as celebrate the 183rd anniversary of
9continual good works in the great State of Illinois; and
 
10    WHEREAS, The Independent Odd Fellows of Illinois has
11touched nearly every community throughout this great State
12through their generous contributions, scholarships, and
13benevolent care of the elderly and youth; and
 
14    WHEREAS, April 26 is the date of the birth of the Odd
15Fellows 200 years ago; therefore, be it
 
16    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
17HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
18we declare the week of April 21-27, 2019 as Independent Order
19of Odd Fellows Week; and be it further
 
20    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be

 

 

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1presented to the Grand Lodge of Illinois Independent Order of
2Odd Fellows.