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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2     WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3 Representatives wish to recognize and honor the several
4 significant anniversaries of the Beta Rho Chapter of Theta Chi
5 Fraternity at Illinois Wesleyan University in 2010; and
 
6     WHEREAS, The Beta Rho Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity was
7 originally founded at Illinois Wesleyan University in 1919 as
8 the Pi Mu Epsilon Fraternity; Pi Mu Epsilon became the Rho
9 Chapter of Beta Kappa Fraternity in 1926, and subsequently
10 became the Beta Rho Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity in 1942;
11 the chapter has owned three chapter houses in Bloomington,
12 including the locations of 915 North Main (1922), 814 North
13 Main (1960), and 404 East Beecher (1980); and
 
14     WHEREAS, The Beta Rho Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity and
15 its predecessor organizations have been an important part of
16 the Illinois Wesleyan University community for the past 91
17 years; and
 
18     WHEREAS, Alumni from the Beta Rho Chapter of Theta Chi
19 Fraternity and its predecessor organizations include
20 noteworthy leaders in many fields, including the arts,
21 business, education, government, healthcare, law, military,
22 and many others; and
 

 

 

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1     WHEREAS, The Creed of Theta Chi which identifies the ideals
2 of the fraternity states: "I believe in Theta Chi, its
3 traditions and its ideals. Born of sturdy manhood, nurtured by
4 resolute men, ennobled by high and sacred purpose, it has taken
5 its place among the educational institutions of America as a
6 promoter of knowledge, an advancer of culture, and a builder of
7 character. It inspires true friendship; teaches Truth,
8 Temperance, and Tolerance, extols virtue, exacts harmony, and
9 extends a helping hand to all who seek it. I believe in the
10 primacy of Alma Mater; in the usefulness of my Fraternity, in
11 its influence and its accomplishments and I shall do all in my
12 power to perpetuate its ideals, thereby serving God, my
13 country, and my fellow man."; and
 
14     WHEREAS, The members and alumni of the Beta Rho Chapter of
15 Theta Chi Fraternity attempt to perpetuate the fraternity's
16 ideals, including support for their alma mater, in their daily
17 lives; and
 
18     WHEREAS, The Beta Rho Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity is
19 celebrating the 50th anniversary in 2010 of the opening of its
20 chapter house at 814 North Main and the 30th anniversary of the
21 opening of its chapter house at 404 East Beecher; therefore, be
22 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 recognize and honor the 91st anniversary of the original
4 founding of the Beta Rho Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity and
5 the 50th and 30th anniversaries of its two most recent chapter
6 houses; and be it further
 
7     RESOLVED, That we commend all Beta Rho of Theta Chi
8 brothers, past and present, for their bond of friendship,
9 common ideals and beliefs, and service to their communities;
10 and be it further
 
11     RESOLVED, That we express our best wishes for the Beta Rho
12 Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity's continued success and growth;
13 and be it further
 
14     RESOLVED, That we designate October 9, 2010 as Beta Rho of
15 Theta Chi Day in the State of Illinois; and be it further
 
16     RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be
17 delivered to the President of Illinois Wesleyan University, the
18 Executive Director of Theta Chi Fraternity, Inc., the President
19 of the Beta Rho Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity, and the
20 President of the Beta Rho Chapter of Theta Chi Alumni
21 Association, Inc.