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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3Representatives wish to congratulate Judy Scott of Sesser for
4her recent act of heroism that saved the lives of many students
5and chaperones; and
 
6    WHEREAS, Judy Scott has been a school bus driver for
7Sesser-Valier schools for 43 years and is affectionately known
8as "Ms. Judy"; and
 
9    WHEREAS, Judy Scott was transporting students on the return
10to Sesser from a math competition in Champaign when the bus she
11was driving hit a bump on Interstate 57 and lost all electric,
12steering, and brake control; and
 
13    WHEREAS, Judy Scott remained calm in the face of danger and
14skillfully guided the school bus with the students and
15chaperones inside to the side of the road safely; and
 
16    WHEREAS, The Illinois State Police described Judy Scott's
17actions as going "above and beyond" and praised her training
18and experience; they regarded this heroic act as "nothing short
19of a miracle"; therefore, be it
 
20    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE

 

 

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1HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
2we congratulate Judy Scott for her recent act of heroism that
3saved the lives of many students and chaperones and wish her
4many more years of safe driving and service to the school
5children of Southern Illinois; and be it further
 
6    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
7presented to Judy Scott as a symbol of our appreciation,
8respect, and esteem.