HR0334 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to honor Rosalie Isaacson of Chicago for the many years of dedicated service she has given to her community, to senior citizens, and to the Jane Addams Senior Caucus; and

WHEREAS, Rosalie Isaacson has dedicated much of her life to unselfishly serving others, is always willing to listen, is willing to evaluate problems and assist in finding solutions; her career began at the Jane Addams Center working with various ethnic and economically challenged individuals; and

WHEREAS, She later assisted Ruth Shriman, working on health care issues for senior citizens within the community, raising money for an emergency pantry, successfully obtaining a first-time Prescription Drug Discount Program, working on the White Crane Wellness Program, and raising money to fund plays and shows for Affordable Entertainment venues; and

WHEREAS, When the Jane Addams Senior Caucus was incorporated in 1976, Rosalie Isaacson worked closely with Ruth Shriman, often without salary, to obtain the necessary funding to build the organization and continue its successes; and

WHEREAS, To this date, Rosalie Isaacson continues to give of her time, talent, patience, and compassion to the services of Jane Addams Senior Caucus, to her community, and to the goal of maintaining quality and equality in the lives of senior citizens; and

WHEREAS, Prior to her full-time involvement with the services at the Jane Addams Center and Jane Addams Senior Caucus, Rosalie Isaacson worked at nursing homes in Skokie, assisting seniors with activities of therapeutic exercise and other classes, as well as inspiring and motivating both patients and peers; and

WHEREAS, Rosalie Isaacson serves as a model of hard work, integrity, commitment, and dedication for the people of the State of Illinois; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we honor Rosalie Isaacson for her many years of dedicated service to others and wish her the best in all her future endeavors; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Rosalie Isaacson as a symbol of our respect.