HR1442 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to congratulate the members of the Parker High School Class of 1958 on the occasion of their 50 year reunion on September 19 and 20, 2008; and

WHEREAS, Parker High School, a Chicago Public School, was named after Colonel Francis Parker, who provided a land grant in 1889 for the purpose of building educational facilities for the community; many institutions have been located in the original land since 1889; and

WHEREAS, During the school years of the Parker High School Class of 1958, Parker Elementary School, Parker High School, Wilson Junior College, and Chicago Teachers College were located at the site of the original land grant, enabling a student to attend classes from kindergarten through college without relocating; and

WHEREAS, The Parker High School Class of 1958 had 136 graduates in January of 1958 and 216 graduates in June of 1958; many of their classmates still reside in Chicago, yet many have relocated throughout the U.S. and the world, distinguishing themselves in many professions; and

WHEREAS, The Parker High School Class of 1958 produced many fine men and women who have provided great services to the people of the State of Illinois; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate the members of the Parker High School Class of 1958 on the occasion of their 50 year reunion and wish them continued success and happiness in the future; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the Parker High School Class of 1958 as a symbol of our esteem and respect.