HR1654 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to honor Keith Schoen of Glen Ellyn for his many years of dedicated volunteer service; and

WHEREAS, Keith Schoen is a long-time Rotarian; he has served as park district commissioner for 20 years and a softball committee member for 30 years; and

WHEREAS, Keith Schoen has a long history of volunteer service, particularly with the Glen Ellyn Park District; among his accomplishments are the replacement of 16 playgrounds; the renovation of most parks in Glen Ellyn, including the addition of a football field, press box, and sledding hill to Newton Park; the purchasing, improvement, and development of land for Maryknoll Park, a popular family destination in Glen Ellyn; the expansion of Churchill Park by 11 acres, improvements to its wetlands, and the construction of a pavilion and trails; the construction of fields and concessions at Ackerman Park, in addition to breaking ground in November of 2008 for a new sports complex; the leasing of Village Green Park from the Village of Glen Ellyn, and the addition of new ball fields, a pavilion, and a playground; the construction of a new pool at Sunset Park; the acquisition and renovation of the Spring Avenue Recreation Center; and many successful referendums, most recently in the fall of 2006, to enable the park district to renovate Main Street Recreation Center, purchase open space, and construct a new sports complex in Ackerman Park; and

WHEREAS, In honor of his many years of volunteering, the Glen Ellyn Park District unveiled a park bench bearing a plaque engraved with Keith Schoen's name that will be installed in a softball field at Ackerman Park; and

WHEREAS, Keith Schoen serves as a model of hard work, integrity, and dedication for 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 honor Keith Schoen for his volunteer service and wish him the best in his future endeavors; and be it further

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