Bill Text: IL HR1007 | 2017-2018 | 100th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Recognizes National Women of Achievement, Inc.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2018-04-23 - Resolution Adopted [HR1007 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2017-HR1007-Introduced.html

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HOUSE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
Representatives wish to recognize National Women of
Achievement, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, In 1975, Madame Maudest Walls Stewart of Houston,
Texas sought to make a reality her longtime dream of creating
opportunities for women to be able to make contributions to the
welfare of one another, our youth, and our country; and
WHEREAS, Madame Stewart invited a group of women to her
home who had achieved great success in their various fields,
and on February 7, 1975 the National Women of Achievement was
founded; the Articles of Incorporation were signed April 9,
1975 and filed April 10, 1975 in the Office of the Secretary of
the State of Texas, County of Harris; and
WHEREAS, National Women Of Achievement encourages youth
through its scholarship program and recognizes outstanding
community leaders through its annual "Profiles of Prominence";
and
WHEREAS, Chapters of National Women of Achievement have
been organized throughout the United States, including a
Chicago area chapter; and

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WHEREAS, The National Women Of Achievement's motto is
"Excellence and Promotion of Achievement: The Key to Success";
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
recognize National Women of Achievement, Inc. and thank them
for their commitment to their community; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
presented to National Women Of Achievement as a symbol of our
respect and esteem.