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SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION

 
2     WHEREAS, A portion of Lovett's Pond, in Kincaid Township,
3 was acquired by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources
4 from the Nature Conservancy on or about January 8, 2004; and
 
5     WHEREAS, James "Gene" Korando has been dedicated to duck
6 hunting in and around Kincaid Township and Lovett's Pond for a
7 number of years; and
 
8     WHEREAS, James "Gene" Korando makes a famous duck soup and
9 manufacturers hand-made duck calls that have been used by duck
10 hunters all over the United States; and
 
11     WHEREAS, James "Gene" Korando has donated duck calls to
12 different charities and fundraisers over the years; and
 
13     WHEREAS, James "Gene" Korando has a big heart and he leaves
14 a profound impact on the people that he meets; therefore, be it
 
15     RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL
16 ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
17 CONCURRING HEREIN, that Lovett's Pond in Kincaid Township be
18 renamed as the James "Gene" Korando Pond in honor of James
19 Korando and his dedication to the pond; and be it further
 

 

 

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1     RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be
2 presented to James "Gene" Korando and the Director of Natural
3 Resources.