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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2     WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3 Representatives offer our sincere congratulations to Larry
4 Fricke, who received the Elmhurst Jaycees' 2006 Distinguished
5 Service Award; and
 
6     WHEREAS, Larry has worked as a full-time volunteer for
7 Elmhurst College for over 20 years, donating roughly 40,000
8 hours; and
 
9     WHEREAS, He has helped the college through four major
10 fundraising campaigns, which have all met or exceeded their
11 goals; and
 
12     WHEREAS, Larry's efforts have directly led to more than $2
13 million in donations to the college; and
 
14     WHEREAS, Many prominent business leaders introduced by
15 Larry to Elmhurst College have gone on to teach classes, mentor
16 students, and even become members of the College's Board of
17 Trustees; and
 
18     WHEREAS, The entire college has benefited from Larry's
19 support and dedication as he has worked on behalf of many areas
20 including athletics, fundraising, jazz band, and numerous
21 academic endeavors; and
 
22     WHEREAS, Larry is the driving force behind "Elmhurst:
23 College and Community", a group of 100 area residents who
24 participate in campus events for the betterment of both the
25 college and the community; and
 
26     WHEREAS, He was recognized by the Oak Brook Area
27 Association of Commerce and Industry as their 1996 Golden Acorn
28 Award winner; and
 

 

 

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1     WHEREAS, Elmhurst College awarded Larry in 1996 with their
2 highest award for service to the institution with the Elmhurst
3 Founders Medal; and
 
4     WHEREAS, Larry is an active parishioner of St. Peter's
5 United Church of Christ, where he serves as an usher and a
6 members of the men's club; and
 
7     WHEREAS, He also advocates and volunteers for
8 organizations in the Elmhurst community, including the
9 Elmhurst Symphony, Elmhurst Art Museum, and the Elmhurst Public
10 Library; and
 
11     WHEREAS, Larry's dedication to Elmhurst College and the
12 entire City of Elmhurst is a source of inspiration to the
13 entire community and State; therefore, be it
 
14     RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
15 NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, and
16 that we do hereby offer our congratulations to Larry Fricke;
17 and be it further
 
18     RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
19 presented to Larry Fricke.