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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3Representatives wish to congratulate the Leadership Council
4Southwestern Illinois on the occasion of its 40th anniversary;
5and
 
6    WHEREAS, The Leadership Council Southwestern Illinois was
7chartered in 1983; and
 
8    WHEREAS, The Leadership Council Southwestern Illinois
9serves over 230 members who are leaders in industry,
10education, military interests, and government throughout
11Southwestern Illinois; and
 
12    WHEREAS, The Leadership Council Southwestern Illinois
13serves as a uniting entity for institutions throughout the
14Metro East, covering the counties of Bond, Calhoun, Clinton,
15Jersey, Macoupin, Madison, Monroe, St. Clair, and Washington;
16and
 
17    WHEREAS, The Leadership Council Southwestern Illinois
18helps unify the region for growth by taking an active role in
19promoting the general welfare, economic development, and image
20of Southwestern Illinois through efforts led by its nine
21committees, which include Economic Development, Military

 

 

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1Affairs, Public Policy, Southwestern Illinois Transportation
2Enhancement, Levee Issues Alliance, Membership Communications,
3Education, Agriculture, and Workforce Development; and
 
4    WHEREAS, The Leadership Council Southwestern Illinois
5boasts many accomplishments in support of the region,
6including the reaccreditation of the Southwestern Illinois
7Levee System, receiving three Abilene Trophies for building a
8strong and vibrant community surrounding Scott Air Force Base,
9catalyzing economic growth through a regional development
10plan, and leading numerous major infrastructure projects,
11including major river bridge improvements in the last decade;
12therefore, be it
 
13    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
14HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
15we congratulate the Leadership Council Southwestern Illinois
16on its 40th anniversary, and we wish the council continued
17success in uniting the region for growth for many years to
18come; and be it further
 
19    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
20presented to the Leadership Council Southwestern Illinois as
21an expression of our respect and esteem.