HR0218 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago was established in April 1917 and began its longstanding tradition of bringing help and hope to persons in need; and

WHEREAS, In 2006, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago served more than 895,000 Illinois citizens regardless of race, religion, or ethnicity through 168 programs at 157 locations; and

WHEREAS, More than 500 Illinois citizens currently lead Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago as an agency of compassion, competence, respect, and stewardship through their roles as members of the Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago's Board of Advisors; and

WHEREAS, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago will begin its 90th anniversary year on April 11, 2007, with the dedication of its St. Leo Campus for Veterans, which will serve Illinois veterans as a residence, clinic, and housing for persons with disabilities and job training; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we wish to congratulate Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago for 90 years of outstanding service to the people of Illinois; and be it further

RESOLVED, That Wednesday, April 11, 2007, be designated as a day of tribute to Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago and the hundreds of volunteers, board members, and staff who work toward its mission of service to our community's most vulnerable; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago as a symbol of our respect.