HR0188 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to commend Senorities Bracey on her 21 years of service to the children and families of the North Kenwood neighborhood of Chicago; and

WHEREAS, Senorities Bracey is an early childhood education teacher and the owner of the early childhood education program Tailored Beginnings, which she founded in 1997; she turned a dilapidated home in the North Kenwood area on the south side of Chicago into a safe space to educate and empower young children; nestled in a small corner of the community, Tailored Beginnings has become one of the most sought after preschools in the City of Chicago; and

WHEREAS, Senorities Bracey has said the most rewarding part of her job is when children independently utilize the skills and models that she has taught them and begin to formulate their own strategies and opinions; she enjoys unlocking the potential of a young mind and watching her students have that "aha!" moment; and

WHEREAS, Senorities Bracey is a pillar of the community; she teaches children to take ownership of their scholarly minds and teaches families to give back to their community by supporting local businesses and participating in community service projects; after 21 years of service, she is attending the college graduations of her former preschool students; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we commend Senorities Bracey on her 21 years of service to the children and families of the North Kenwood neighborhood of Chicago, and we wish her many more successful years; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Senorities Bracey as an expression of our esteem and respect.