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HR0571 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY


  

 


 
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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3Representatives wish to recognize the life of Sensei Fred
4Jordan, CEO of American Martial Arts Science Association, Inc.;
5and
 
6    WHEREAS, As a young teen, Sensei Jordan began to learn
7martial arts for discipline, self-defense, and fitness; this
8helped him excel in activities outside of the martial arts; he
9soon became one of the youngest instructors of martial arts
10classes and became known for providing teachings that could
11enhance a person's outlook on life and promote individual
12success; and
 
13    WHEREAS, In 1994, Sensei Jordan enlisted in the United
14States Marine Corps and became a Marine Corps Martial Arts
15Instructor; he continued his studies in Thailand, South Korea,
16and Japan and received recognition as a Master Martial Artist;
17and
 
18    WHEREAS, In 2003, Sensei Jordan founded the American
19Martial Arts Science Association, Inc., a national institute
20providing human development and health education through the
21science of martial arts; his success has led him to be
22recognized twice with Resolutions from the City of Chicago for

 

 

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1providing outstanding leadership for social development and
2academic enhancement; and
 
3    WHEREAS, Sensei Jordan has pioneered over 300 program
4partnerships with schools and community organizations; his
5teachings have demonstrated a 97% improvement in student
6testing and 98% improvement in social behavior for more than
74,000 school age youth; and
 
8    WHEREAS, Sensei Jordan uses the practice of martial arts
9science to provide structure for health and human development
10in public and charter schools in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York
11City, Miami, and Houston; therefore, be it
 
12    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
13HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
14recognize the life of Sensei Fred Jordan and we thank him for
15his commitment to the betterment of his community; and be it
16further
 
17    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
18presented to Sensei Jordan as an expression of our respect and
19esteem.