HR0950 94TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to recognize milestone events in the lives of Illinois citizens; and

WHEREAS, It has come to our attention that Scott Senti, his wife, Tamera, and their daughters, Kelly Senti Wilcox and Emily Senti, won the "Biggest Loser Special Edition: The Little Italy Family vs. 1950s Diner Family"; and

WHEREAS, Scott and Tamera and their daughters entered the nationally televised weight loss competition hoping to win $50,000 and a family vacation; and

WHEREAS, The family competed against the Sapienza family, restaurant owners from the Bronx, beginning last spring; and

WHEREAS, The Senti family went to The Ranch in Los Angeles with trainers who taught them how to exercise and eat correctly; and

WHEREAS, During their 10-day stay at The Ranch, the Senti Family lost 70 pounds and won a family vacation; and

WHEREAS, The Senti family then went home determined to maintain the healthy lifestyle they had been taught and continue the weight loss over the next six months as they continued to work at their Maid Rite Fifties Diner; and

WHEREAS, Each family weighed-in for the national television program on February 1, 2006; and

WHEREAS, The Senti family lost a combined total of 242 pounds, winning the $50,000 prize; and

WHEREAS, The Senti family has honored the community of Peoria Heights and the State of Illinois through their efforts and determination to pursue healthy lifestyles and lose weight; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we honor and recognize Scott Senti, Tamera Senti, Kelly Senti Wilcox, and Emily Senti for being role models in healthy behavior for all of us; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Scott and Tamera Senti, Kelly Senti Wilcox, and Emily Senti as an expression of our respect and esteem.