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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2     WHEREAS, Beth Ann Saracco, an esteemed resident of
3 Westchester and a senior at Nazareth Academy in LaGrange Park,
4 has achieved national recognition for exemplary volunteer
5 service by receiving a 2005 Prudential Spirit of Community
6 Award; and
 
7     WHEREAS, This prestigious award, presented by Prudential
8 Financial in partnership with the National Association of
9 Secondary School Principals, honors young volunteers across
10 America who have demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to
11 serving their communities; and
 
12     WHEREAS, Ms. Saracco earned this award by giving generously
13 of her time and energy to co-found an aqua therapy program for
14 people with brain injuries in conjunction with an organization
15 called Miracles in Progress; she researched the benefits of
16 aqua therapy, secured a swimming pool, and recruited 20
17 volunteers for her "Pool Pals" program, which is now
18 benefitting 20 individuals with brain injuries; and
 
19     WHEREAS, The success of the State of Illinois, the strength
20 of our communities, and the overall vitality of American
21 society depend, in great measure, upon the dedication of young
22 people like Ms. Saracco who use their considerable talents and
23 resources to serve others; therefore, be it
 
24     RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
25 NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
26 we congratulate and honor Beth Ann Saracco for being named a
27 recipient of a Prudential Spirit of Community Award,
28 recognizing her outstanding record of volunteer service, peer
29 leadership, and community spirit; and be it further
 
30     RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be

 

 

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1 presented to Ms. Saracco with our best wishes for her continued
2 success and happiness and as a token of our respect and esteem.