SJ0064 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, A portion of Lovett's Pond, in Kincaid Township, was acquired by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources from the Nature Conservancy on or about January 8, 2004; and

WHEREAS, James "Gene" Korando has been dedicated to duck hunting in and around Kincaid Township and Lovett's Pond for a number of years; and

WHEREAS, James "Gene" Korando makes a famous duck soup and manufacturers hand-made duck calls that have been used by duck hunters all over the United States; and

WHEREAS, James "Gene" Korando has donated duck calls to different charities and fundraisers over the years; and

WHEREAS, James "Gene" Korando has a big heart and he leaves a profound impact on the people that he meets; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING HEREIN, that Lovett's Pond in Kincaid Township be renamed as the James "Gene" Korando Pond in honor of James Korando and his dedication to the pond; and be it further

RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be presented to James "Gene" Korando and the Director of Natural Resources.