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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2     WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3 Representatives are pleased to honor Rosalie Isaacson of
4 Chicago for the many years of dedicated service she has given
5 to her community, to senior citizens, and to the Jane Addams
6 Senior Caucus; and
 
7     WHEREAS, Rosalie Isaacson has dedicated much of her life to
8 unselfishly serving others, is always willing to listen, is
9 willing to evaluate problems and assist in finding solutions;
10 her career began at the Jane Addams Center working with various
11 ethnic and economically challenged individuals; and
 
12     WHEREAS, She later assisted Ruth Shriman, working on health
13 care issues for senior citizens within the community, raising
14 money for an emergency pantry, successfully obtaining a
15 first-time Prescription Drug Discount Program, working on the
16 White Crane Wellness Program, and raising money to fund plays
17 and shows for Affordable Entertainment venues; and
 
18     WHEREAS, When the Jane Addams Senior Caucus was
19 incorporated in 1976, Rosalie Isaacson worked closely with Ruth
20 Shriman, often without salary, to obtain the necessary funding
21 to build the organization and continue its successes; and
 

 

 

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1     WHEREAS, To this date, Rosalie Isaacson continues to give
2 of her time, talent, patience, and compassion to the services
3 of Jane Addams Senior Caucus, to her community, and to the goal
4 of maintaining quality and equality in the lives of senior
5 citizens; and
 
6     WHEREAS, Prior to her full-time involvement with the
7 services at the Jane Addams Center and Jane Addams Senior
8 Caucus, Rosalie Isaacson worked at nursing homes in Skokie,
9 assisting seniors with activities of therapeutic exercise and
10 other classes, as well as inspiring and motivating both
11 patients and peers; and
 
12     WHEREAS, Rosalie Isaacson serves as a model of hard work,
13 integrity, commitment, and dedication for the people of the
14 State of Illinois; therefore, be it
 
15     RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
16 NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
17 honor Rosalie Isaacson for her many years of dedicated service
18 to others and wish her the best in all her future endeavors;
19 and be it further
 
20     RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
21 presented to Rosalie Isaacson as a symbol of our respect.