HJ0090 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, A portion of Lovett's Pond, in Kincaid Township, Illinois, was acquired by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources from the Nature Conservancy on or about January 8, 2004; and

WHEREAS, James "Gene" Korando has been dedicated to duck hunting in and around Kincaid Township and Lovett's Pond for a number of years; and

WHEREAS, James "Gene" Korando makes a famous duck soup and manufacturers hand-made duck calls that have been used by duck hunters all over the United States; and

WHEREAS, James "Gene" Korando has donated duck calls to different charities and fundraisers over the years; and

WHEREAS, James "Gene" Korando has a big heart and he leaves a profound impact on the people that he meets; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE SENATE CONCURRING HEREIN, that we rename Lovett's Pond located in Kincaid Township in the honor of James "Gene" Korando; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to James "Gene" Korando.