HR0847 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to congratulate the students of High School District 201 and Elementary School District 99 in the Cicero-Berwyn community for their outstanding letter-writing campaign to urge Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich and Illinois Senate President Emil Jones to reinstate the member initiative funding cut from the State budget; and

WHEREAS, Thanks to the ambition and civic awareness exhibited by the students of High School District 201 and Elementary School District 99, critical services in the Cicero-Berwyn community, including mental health services, youth activities, and crime fighting initiatives, will continue to urge for funding they require to perform their duties; and

WHEREAS, The students of these school districts are to be commended for taking action towards a common goal and for taking pride in their community; their actions are shining examples of civic engagement, a critical component of our society, and are indicative of the great steps that future generations will take to improve our government and society as a whole; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate the students of Cicero-Berwyn High School District 201 and Elementary School District 99 community for their dedication and involvement in their community's well-being and prosperity and wish them continued success and happiness in the future; and be it further

RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be presented to representatives of Cicero-Berwyn High School District 201 and Elementary School District 99 as symbols of our esteem and respect.