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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3Representatives wish to congratulate Arielle Cohen, Maelie
4Goren, Maritza Cervantes, the 16h Street Theater, and District
5100 School Piper Elementary in Berwyn on the production and
6debut performance of "I am Brave and Unafraid"; and
 
7    WHEREAS, Piper Elementary School started its first drama
8program; the program, led by Maeli Goren and Maritza Cervantes,
9artists from Berwyn's 16th Street Theater, is sponsored, in
10part, by the Illinois Arts Council Agency (IACA); and
 
11    WHEREAS, Students in grades first through third developed
12an original play with music inspired by the children's book of
13the same name written by Arielle Cohen; students were exposed
14to the world of creative expression and teamwork and met for 18
15sessions, which included writing, producing, and ultimately
16performing an original play with music; and
 
17    WHEREAS, "I am Brave and Unafraid" presents the universal
18values of confidence, curiosity, bravery, and hope, which are
19important to modern society; performances will take place at
20the 16th Street Theater on May 8, 2018 and at Piper Elementary
21School on May 9, 2018; and
 

 

 

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1    WHEREAS, Local author Arielle Cohen crafted her visionary
2literary work for the cultural and creative enlightenment of
3our nation's children; she has a passion to educate and inspire
4others to learn and adopt an "I can" attitude; she encourages
5readers to take hold of their fears and use their power of
6thought to be brave and unafraid, thereby increasing their self
7confidence; she holds a bachelor of arts from the University of
8Wisconsin and a double master's degree from Gratz College; she
9lives with her family in Berwyn; therefore, be it
 
10    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
11HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
12congratulate Arielle Cohen, Maeli Goren, Maritza Cervantes,
13and District 100 School Piper Elementary on their debut
14performance of "I am Brave and Unafraid," and we commend their
15hard work and creativity; we wish them continued success in all
16their future efforts; and be it further
 
17    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
18presented to Arielle Cohen, Maeli Goren, Maritza Cervantes, the
1916th Street Theater, and District 100 School Piper Elementary
20as an expression of our esteem and respect.