Bill Text: IL HR0122 | 2009-2010 | 96th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Recognizes February 26, 2009 as Elgin Day in the State of Illinois.

Sponsorship: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Passed) 2009-04-22 - Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Randy Ramey, Jr. [HR0122 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2009-HR0122-Introduced.html

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HOUSE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The City of Elgin, located along the historic Fox
River, was officially incorporated as a city in the State of
Illinois on February 28, 1854; and
WHEREAS, Since that time, the City of Elgin has been a
leader in business, industry, education, historic
preservation, and environmental stewardship in the Fox Valley;
and
WHEREAS, The City of Elgin celebrates and embraces its rich
diversity of cultures, religions, and architecture; and
WHEREAS, The City of Elgin has always sought to provide
outstanding city services while exercising fiscal
responsibility; and
WHEREAS, The City of Elgin continues that resolve by
committing to the creation of a sustainable master plan that
will ensure a quality community for future generations; and
WHEREAS, This comprehensive sustainability plan will
address issues including: transportation, community education,
housing and urban design, economic development, alternative
energy, green building and energy conservation, recycling and

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waste management, water, waste water, and stormwater
management, parks, green infrastructure, and a healthy
community; and
WHEREAS, The City of Elgin relies upon the many
contributions of its business partners, volunteers, community
activists, and leaders who are committed to these efforts; and
WHEREAS, Elgin is the home to School District 301 and
School District U-46, the second largest school district in the
State of Illinois; Elgin Community College, celebrating its
60th anniversary; Judson University; the Gail Borden Public
Library; the Elgin Area Convention and Visitors Bureau; the
Elgin Symphony Orchestra; the Chicago Bandits; the Grand
Victoria Foundation; and many neighborhood organizations,
including the Downtown Neighborhood Association of Elgin and
the Elgin Community Network; and
WHEREAS, The State of Illinois recognizes the commitment of
Elgin's community partners, leaders, and volunteers, as well as
Elgin Mayor Ed Schock, City of Elgin Councilmembers Juan
Figueroa, Robert Gilliam, David Kaptain, F. John Steffen, and
John Walters, and the city staff; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we

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recognize February 26, 2009 as Elgin Day in the State of
Illinois; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
presented to Elgin Mayor Ed Schock on behalf of the citizens of
Elgin, as a symbol of our respect and esteem.