HR0125 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Madelyn McGlynn, an esteemed resident of Belleville and an exceptional student at Our Lady Queen of Peace High School, has achieved national recognition for exemplary volunteer service by receiving a 2009 Prudential Spirit of Community Award; and

WHEREAS, This prestigious award, presented by Prudential Financial in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals, honors young volunteers across America who have demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to serving their communities; and

WHEREAS, Madelyn McGlynn earned this award by co-founding an annual art contest for the Belleville Area Humane Society when she was in the third grade, and has served as its co-chairman since that time; as a volunteer for the Humane Society she witnessed firsthand the need for help from the community in caring for abused and homeless animals; and

WHEREAS, Madelyn concentrated on elementary school students and decided to teach them abused and homeless animal issues in a fun way; she creates a theme for the art contest, writes the rules, persuade schools to participate, solicits business sponsorships, and presents prizes to the winners; and

WHEREAS, As a State honoree, Madelyn McGlynn will receive $1000, an engraved silver medallion, and an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. to take part in several national recognition events; and

WHEREAS, The success of the State of Illinois, the strength of this State's communities, and the overall vitality of our society depend, in great measure, upon the dedication of young people like Madelyn McGlynn, who use their considerable talents and resources to serve others; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Madelyn McGlynn on the occasion of receiving a 2009 Prudential Spirit of Community Award, recognize her outstanding volunteer work, 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 Madelyn McGlynn as a symbol of our esteem and respect.