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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2     WHEREAS, Blake Konrardy is one of Thompson Junior High's
3 outstanding eighth graders and a tremendous candidate for the
4 Extraordinary Student Award as an "Extraordinary Oswegoan";
5 and
 
6     WHEREAS, Mr. Konrardy excels in his academics,
7 extracurricular activities, and peer relationships; and
 
8     WHEREAS, He is able to maintain high scholastic achievement
9 while successfully competing in time-consuming extracurricular
10 activities like cross country or the Science Olympiad; and
 
11     WHEREAS, He is an excellent student and competitor; what
12 makes him unique is his humble yet influential leadership among
13 his peers; and
 
14     WHEREAS, Mr. Konrardy is the president of Thompson's
15 National Junior Honor Society chapter, which is composed of
16 students who exhibit outstanding scholarship, leadership,
17 character, service, and citizenship; and
 
18     WHEREAS, He was elected as president by his fellow members
19 and has repeatedly shown his quiet yet powerful leadership;
20 instead of letting this honor swell his pride, he does not seek
21 glory in position but encourages his peers to share their ideas
22 for service projects and other activities; and
 
23     WHEREAS, His mature leadership shines at moments when he
24 has allowed the group members to share their diverse thoughts
25 and is able to articulate the best course of action even if it
26 is not the most popular or obvious choice; his peers respond to
27 his wisdom and still feel part of the process; and
 
28     WHEREAS, Mr. Konrardy is an extraordinary student, but more

 

 

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1 importantly, he is an extraordinary person who has an uncommon
2 level of maturity and insight combined with a blending of
3 humility and confidence; therefore, be it
 
4     RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
5 NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
6 we recognize the accomplishments and contributions of Blake
7 Konrardy of Oswego and wish him all the best in the future; and
8 be it further
 
9     RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
10 presented to Blake Konrardy as an expression of our admiration.