HJ0094 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois General Assembly are pleased to congratulate the organizers of Bethel New Life Inc. on the occasion of the organization's 30th anniversary; and

WHEREAS, Bethel New Life Inc. is a faith-based community development corporation located on Chicago's West Side; since the organization's founding in 1979, Bethel has worked to "Realize God's vision of a restored society by empowering individuals, strengthening families, and building neighborhoods through community-driven, solution-oriented, and value-centered approaches"; and

WHEREAS, Bethel New Life Inc. currently offers nearly 20 programs through its Community of Elders, Housing & Economic Development, Family & Individual Support, and Community Development divisions; the organization strives to transform the West Side of Chicago into a Community of Choice - a community in which people choose to live, work, and do business; and

WHEREAS, Bethel New Life Inc. will celebrate its 30th anniversary with a gala on April 22, 2010, at the Ambassador East Hotel in Chicago; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE SENATE CONCURRING HEREIN, that we congratulate the organizers of Bethel New Life Inc. on the occasion of the organization's 30th anniversary 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 Steven McCullough, President and CEO of Bethel New Life Inc. as a symbol of our esteem and respect.