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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3Representatives wish to recognize Beatrice Scescke for her
4work in creating the Chicago Rewilding Society and for making
5spaces for nature and natural activities within Chicago; and
 
6    WHEREAS, As a child, Beatrice Scescke lived in Ukrainian
7Village and then moved with her family to Logan Square, Palmer
8Square, and then the North Side, around Devon and Western; she
9currently lives in Garfield Park; and
 
10    WHEREAS, Beatrice Scescke is the founder of the Chicago
11Rewilding Society, which is a neighborhood dreamscape nature
12sanctuary stationed in Garfield Park; and
 
13    WHEREAS, Beatrice Scescke was inspired to create the
14sanctuary by her life experiences, including childhood trips
15to Kentucky, competing on the equestrian team in college, her
16agricultural major, and touring internationally working with
17horses and goats in the circus; and
 
18    WHEREAS, Rescued animals living at the sanctuary include
19horses, goats, and chickens and can provide a feeling of
20connectivity with the humans they encounter; the society has
21participated in local events, providing pony rides for

 

 

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1children, and hopes to expand on opportunities for local
2school children to interact with animals from the sanctuary;
3and
 
4    WHEREAS, Beatrice Scescke and the Chicago Rewilding
5Society believe interacting with animals amplifies joy, sparks
6a connection to nature, and can be extremely therapeutic,
7especially in a city environment; therefore, be it
 
8    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
9HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
10we recognize Beatrice Scescke for her work in creating the
11Chicago Rewilding Society and for making spaces for nature and
12natural activities within Chicago; and be it further
 
13    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
14presented to Beatrice Scescke as a symbol of our esteem and
15respect.