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| HOUSE RESOLUTION
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| WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of |
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| Representatives wish to recognize and honor Jade Anderson of |
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| Round Lake for her courageous actions in helping to save her |
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| mother's life; and
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| WHEREAS, On May 14, 2003, 6-year old Jade Anderson |
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| displayed determination and bravery beyond her years; and
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| WHEREAS, After awaking at 1:30 a.m. to the cries of her |
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| mother, Serenity McKinney, who was in diabetic shock, Jade |
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| determinedly rushed door to door for help, but no one responded |
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| to her knocking; and
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| WHEREAS, Sergeant Jerry Schneider of the Round Lake Police |
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| Department discovered Jade searching for help and was led by |
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| the young girl to her home and her ill mother; and
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| WHEREAS, Serenity McKinney's life was saved thanks to the |
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| heroic efforts of her 6-year old daughter, Jade; and
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| WHEREAS, For her efforts Jade Anderson has received the |
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| Life Saving Medal and the Grand Knight Medal of the Venerable |
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| Order of Michael Archangel from the American Police Hall of |
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| Fame, the latter of which she received at an awards ceremony at |
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| the Kennedy Space Center in Florida; therefore, be it
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| RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE |
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| NINETY-THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we |
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| honor Jade Anderson for her courage and determination in |
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| seeking help for her mother, which ultimately led to saving her |
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| mother's life; and be it further
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| RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be |
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| presented to Jade Anderson as a token our admiration.
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