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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2     WHEREAS, The institution of marriage and service to others
3 is one of the cornerstones upon which our society is built, and
4 a marriage that has achieved a notable longevity is truly a
5 model for the people of the State of Illinois; and
 
6     WHEREAS, It has come to our attention that on July 4, 2004,
7 Mr. and Mrs. H. Joseph and Val Gitlin of Woodstock will
8 celebrate their fiftieth anniversary of their marriage; and
 
9     WHEREAS, Each one of this partnership in life has made
10 possible the other's many achievements as a nationally
11 recognized attorney, a civic leader in the fine arts, their
12 varied individual community service, distinguished laureate of
13 the Illinois State Bar Association, President of the Woodstock
14 Fine Arts Association, Chairman of the County Board, Trustee of
15 McHenry County Schools, Mayor of the great city of Woodstock,
16 author, singer, and recipients of many other awards and
17 recognitions; and
 
18     WHEREAS, While all of Joe's and Val's recognitions for
19 community and national service are richly deserved and stand as
20 examples of the best of our society, their real achievement is
21 combining their love and devotion to each other, with their
22 wonderful children, Gunnar and Laura and grandchildren,
23 Miriam, Alissa, and Hannah, and their relatives and friends and
24 reminding us all that hard work, dedication, and love can make
25 a difference in today's world; therefore, be it
 
26     RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
27 NINETY-THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
28 congratulate Joseph and Val Gitlin on the occasion of their
29 fiftieth wedding anniversary; that we commend them for
30 achieving a long and happy marriage and we wish them happiness
31 and good health in the future; and be it further
 

 

 

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1     RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
2 presented to Joseph and Val Gitlin as a token of our respect
3 and esteem.