HR0766 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to recognize Nancy Tenner on her 50 years of professional and volunteer work in the field of early childhood education and social services; and

WHEREAS, Inspired by the late Senator Robert Kennedy's commitment to public service and assisting the less fortunate, Nancy Tenner has dedicated her time and energy to helping children and vulnerable communities; and

WHEREAS, Early in her career, Nancy Tenner volunteered to tutor children at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Library in Chicago and the St. Charles School and Home for Boys; and

WHEREAS, Professionally, Nancy Tenner taught and cared for young children at a number of facilities, including the Central Day Care in Rockford, the New Morning Co-Op Early Education Program in DeKalb, the Peter Pan Preschool and Day Care in Naperville, and the Naperville YMCA; and

WHEREAS, Throughout her life, Nancy Tenner has volunteered to help senior citizens, including serving as a candy striper and assisting health care providers and patients in La Grange, at the Riverwalk Adult Day Services in Naperville, and in the community by lending individual seniors a helping hand; and

WHEREAS, Nancy Tenner has volunteered with numerous service organizations, including Mother Sunshine in DeKalb; she has participated in social justice initiatives of the DuPage Unitarian Universalist Church and supported organizations, including Amnesty International, the International Rescue Committee, and Spay Illinois, which works to end pet homelessness; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we recognize Nancy Tenner on her 50 years of professional and volunteer work in the field of early childhood education and social services, and we extend our deepest gratitude and appreciation for her service to children and vulnerable communities throughout the State of Illinois; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Nancy Tenner as a symbol of our respect and esteem.