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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2     WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3 Representatives are pleased to congratulate the citizens of the
4 Village of Addison as they celebrate the 40th anniversary of
5 the Addison Park District; and
 
6     WHEREAS, The Addison Park District was formed in 1969,
7 growing out of the Village of Addison Recreation Commission;
8 and
 
9     WHEREAS, Eight parks were deeded to the Addison Park
10 District after its formation, consisting of approximately 50
11 acres; currently, the Addison Park District has 24 parks with
12 approximately 290 acres; the Park District consists of nine
13 square miles, serving a population of 37,000 residents,
14 employing 28 full-time, 15 part-time, and more than 250
15 seasonal staff members; and
 
16     WHEREAS, The mission statement of the Addison Park District
17 is "To provide the highest quality recreational opportunities
18 and open space for everyone"; and
 
19     WHEREAS, The Addison Park District and its dedicated staff
20 serves the needs of the community through a wide variety of
21 programs and services for all ages; therefore, be it
 

 

 

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1     RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
2 NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
3 congratulate the Addison community on this anniversary
4 occasion and wish them the best as they celebrate in one of
5 their many parks; and be it further
 
6     RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
7 presented to the staff of the Addison Park District as a symbol
8 of our respect.