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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2     WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3 Representatives are pleased to congratulate Qur'an Clanton of
4 Alton; and
 
5     WHEREAS, The Boys and Girls Club of Alton 2010 Youth of the
6 Year, Qur'an Clanton, won the Illinois Youth of the Year
7 competition; the State competition showcased 21 youth,
8 representing various Boys & Girls Clubs throughout the State;
9 and
 
10     WHEREAS, In winning the State competition, Qur'an has
11 secured $2,000 in scholarships towards college, and will move
12 on to the regional competition to compete against youths from
13 the 13 states representing the Midwest Region, for $10,000 in
14 scholarship money; and
 
15     WHEREAS, Qur'an works at the Boys and Girls Club in Alton,
16 mopping and cleaning so others can enjoy the positive
17 environment; Qur'an never complains and assists the staff
18 wherever he is needed; and
 
19     WHEREAS, He enjoyed working the sound and video system at
20 the Christmas Bash at the Club; he also has worked with
21 community service activities such as beautifying the park next

 

 

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1 to the Club and blocks around the Catholic Children's Home; and
 
2     WHEREAS, His greatest asset is being a role model to the
3 younger children that attend the Club and is respected by
4 everyone who gets to know him; therefore, be it
 
5     RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
6 NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
7 congratulate Qur'an Clanton and wish him the best in all his
8 future endeavors; and be it further
 
9     RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
10 presented to Qur'an Clanton as a symbol of our respect and
11 esteem.