HR1506 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to congratulate Sherry Meadows of Mt. Vernon on the occasion of receiving the Governor's People Are Today's Heroes (PATH) Award in recognition of her work with and commitment to the Alzheimer's Association; and

WHEREAS, The Governor's PATH Award recognizes groups or individuals who, through their hard work and commitment, have improved the lives of people in their community in the areas of health care, public safety, education, and economic development; and

WHEREAS, Sherry Meadows has worked with the Alzheimer's Association since 1997, when her husband was diagnosed with the disease; as a senior advocate for Jefferson County, she participates at speaking events with various area groups in order to educate the public about Alzheimer's disease; and

WHEREAS, Sherry Meadows also serves on the United Way, the American Red Cross, the Catholic Social Service, Senior Saints, and the Jefferson County Operation Iraqi Freedom boards; she is also a member of the Mt. Vernon Rotary and Business and the Professional Women Club; and

WHEREAS, Sherry Meadows' unwavering commitment to increasing awareness about Alzheimer's disease and to help those afflicted by this tragic disease is worthy of the greatest respect; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Sherry Meadows on the occasion of receiving the Governor's PATH Award and wish her continued success and happiness in the future; and be it further

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