HR0206 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to congratulate Yaritsa Carrasco on her recent achievements; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Yaritsa Carrasco, 15 years of age, a sophomore at Benito Juarez High School, is currently active in the memory bridge program (assisting senior citizens with Alzheimer's disease) basketball, swimming, and the book club; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Carrasco competed in the Science Fair and took first place at Benito Juarez; she also competed in the History Fair and placed second, two points shy from going to the State finals; and

WHEREAS, She dedicates her time assisting in tutoring fellow students in all subjects; she has been a member at the Union League Boys and Girls Club since 2006 and is involved in the Smart Girls, Keystone Club, Technology, Arts & Crafts, Dance, and Martial Arts programs; and

WHEREAS, Yaritsa contributes her efforts and time to her fellow members and staff during special events, after school, and summer programming activities; and

WHEREAS, Her goal is to obtain a master's degree in psychology from the University of Illinois in Urbana; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Yaritsa Carrasco and wish her the best in her future endeavors; and be it further

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