HR0411 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to recognize Elgin High School on continuing its legacy of helping all students develop the skills necessary for lifelong success; and

WHEREAS, Elgin High School is one of the oldest high schools in the State of Illinois, celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2019, and is a beloved educational institution that has continually aspired to be a place of "Education for All"; and

WHEREAS, Founded in 1869, Elgin High School's founder, Charles F. Kimball, insisted that "no other public interest, whether it be the paving of streets, the building of a bridge, the laying of a system of sewerage...is of so great importance to this community as the schools of the city"; and

WHEREAS, Elgin High School had 12 students enrolled in the first class; today, more than 2,000 students are enrolled, with the course of study adapting to fit the changing times, from classical to commercial, comprehensive/college preparatory, and career path; and

WHEREAS, Elgin High School has occupied four locations, and the school has resided on Maroon Drive since 1972; in the 1960s, a movement to change the school's name was met with firm resolve on the part of the community to remain the Elgin High School Maroons; and

WHEREAS, Elgin High School has striven to educate, empower, and equip all students to become compassionate, contributing citizens; and

WHEREAS, Since its founding, Elgin High School graduates have made contributions as good neighbors, citizens, scientists, artists, physicians, musicians, athletes, factory workers, entrepreneurs, lawyers, engineers, activists, soldiers, leaders, clerks, inventors, writers, laborers, first responders, philanthropists, builders, and teachers to Elgin and beyond; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we recognize Elgin High School on continuing its legacy of helping all students develop the skills necessary for lifelong success as active and valuable members of a global and ever-changing society; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Elgin High School as a symbol of our esteem and respect.