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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of 
3Representatives wish to congratulate Rabbi Andrea London on 
4the occasion of her retirement from Beth Emet The Free 
5Synagogue; and
 
6    WHEREAS, Rabbi London has served with distinction as rabbi 
7of Beth Emet The Free Synagogue in Evanston for 25 years, 
8guiding the congregation with intellectual rigor, spiritual 
9depth, and an unwavering commitment to justice; and
 
10    WHEREAS, Rabbi London has been a prominent voice in 
11Illinois for human rights, interfaith partnership, and civic 
12engagement, inspiring residents across the state to pursue 
13equity, compassion, and meaningful action in the public 
14sphere; and
 
15    WHEREAS, Rabbi London, through her teaching, pastoral 
16care, and community leadership, has supported individuals and 
17families at life's most significant moments, offering wisdom, 
18comfort, and a steadfast presence that has enriched countless 
19lives; and
 
20    WHEREAS, Under Rabbi London's leadership, Beth Emet The 
21Free Synagogue has flourished as a center of Jewish learning, 
 
 
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1social responsibility, and community connection, embodying 
2values that reflect the highest ideals of the State of 
3Illinois; and
 
4    WHEREAS, Rabbi London's retirement marks the culmination 
5of a remarkable chapter of service and the beginning of a new 
6season filled with continued learning, reflection, and 
7contribution to the broader civic and moral landscape of our 
8state; therefore, be it
 
9    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE 
10HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that 
11we congratulate Rabbi Andrea London on the occasion of her 
12retirement from Beth Emet The Free Synagogue, and we wish her 
13the best in all her future endeavours; and be it further
 
14    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
15presented to Rabbi London as a symbol of our respect and 
16esteem.