Bill Text: IL HR0125 | 2009-2010 | 96th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulates Madelyn McGlynn on the occasion of receiving a 2009 Prudential Spirit of Community Award from Prudential Financial in recognition of her exceptional volunteer work.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2009-02-26 - Resolution Adopted [HR0125 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2009-HR0125-Introduced.html

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HOUSE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Madelyn McGlynn, an esteemed resident of
Belleville and an exceptional student at Our Lady Queen of
Peace High School, has achieved national recognition for
exemplary volunteer service by receiving a 2009 Prudential
Spirit of Community Award; and
WHEREAS, This prestigious award, presented by Prudential
Financial in partnership with the National Association of
Secondary School Principals, honors young volunteers across
America who have demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to
serving their communities; and
WHEREAS, Madelyn McGlynn earned this award by co-founding
an annual art contest for the Belleville Area Humane Society
when she was in the third grade, and has served as its
co-chairman since that time; as a volunteer for the Humane
Society she witnessed firsthand the need for help from the
community in caring for abused and homeless animals; and
WHEREAS, Madelyn concentrated on elementary school
students and decided to teach them abused and homeless animal
issues in a fun way; she creates a theme for the art contest,
writes the rules, persuade schools to participate, solicits
business sponsorships, and presents prizes to the winners; and

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WHEREAS, As a State honoree, Madelyn McGlynn will receive
$1000, an engraved silver medallion, and an all-expense paid
trip to Washington, D.C. to take part in several national
recognition events; and
WHEREAS, The success of the State of Illinois, the strength
of this State's communities, and the overall vitality of our
society depend, in great measure, upon the dedication of young
people like Madelyn McGlynn, who use their considerable talents
and resources to serve others; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
congratulate Madelyn McGlynn on the occasion of receiving a
2009 Prudential Spirit of Community Award, recognize her
outstanding volunteer work, and wish her continued success and
happiness in the future; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
presented to Madelyn McGlynn as a symbol of our esteem and
respect.