Bill Text: IL HR0962 | 2017-2018 | 100th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulates the Oxford American Legion Post #1197 on its rededication to be held on April 14, 2018.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2018-04-09 - Resolution Adopted [HR0962 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2017-HR0962-Introduced.html

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HOUSE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
Representatives wish to congratulate the Oxford American
Legion Post #1197 in Alpha on its post's rededication to be
held on April 14, 2018; and
WHEREAS, The Alpha community, with the support of 26
veterans, formed the Oxford American Legion Post on September
1, 1949; the following slate of officers was elected: Commander
Franklin Wirt, Vice Commander T.L. McKee, Adjutant Forest
Failey, Sergeant of Arms Max Lutrell, Finance Officer Leo
Raisbeck, Chaplain Jack Bugos, and Historian Richard Rutledge;
and
WHEREAS, In March 1950, the Oxford Post #1197 was
nationally chartered; 51 veterans signed the Post Charter;
monthly meetings began at Alpha Town Hall and the Oxford Fire
Station to prepare for engagement in community programs,
including helping the Alpha Lions Club with their community
Christmas programs for area children; and
WHEREAS, After several years of successful efforts to build
a servicemen's monument and to engage in additional community
events, an effort to create a home post began in 1953;
construction began in July 1953 and was completed in January

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1955; membership had grown from 50 members to 65 members, and
on May 22, 1955, a Post Dedication Ceremony was held; and
WHEREAS, The number of programs benefitting the community
and sponsored by the Legion Post continued to grow and included
sponsoring the local Cub Scout pack, summer sports programs,
and allowing the Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts to utilize the
building; in 1962, growth necessitated an addition to the
building, which was completed between 1962 and 1963; and
WHEREAS, Many community programs were offered through the
years at the Post and many continue to be offered today; the
Post sponsors the Spirit of Alpha Street Dance, community
organization raffles, benefits, memorials and other events of
community significance, as well as sponsoring a boy for Boys
State and, for the Auxiliary, a girl for Girls State; and
WHEREAS, the Oxford American Legion Post #1197, which
currently boasts 65 members, and 21 members in its Sons
Squadron, is working hard at a three-phase renovation plan and
has recently completed the first two phases, which included a
new roof, a remodeled interior, and a remodeled kitchen; and
WHEREAS, The tireless work of the Legion Post members and
the Auxiliary over the past 70 years has created something
great for the community; they continue to honor the memory of

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veterans and their families while also planning for the
community that will be left to the future generations;
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
join the many friends of the Oxford American Legion Post #1197
in congratulating them on their rededication ceremony, and we
wish them continued success; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
presented to the Oxford American Legion Post #1197 as an
expression of our esteem and respect for their many
accomplishments.