Bill Text: IL HR1229 | 2009-2010 | 96th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulates the Chicago Botanic Garden as they celebrate World Environment Day on June 5, 2010.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2010-05-06 - Resolution Adopted [HR1229 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2009-HR1229-Introduced.html

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HOUSE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, On June 5, 2010, the Chicago Botanic Garden will
host its third annual celebration of the United Nations World
Environment Programme's World Environment Day; and
WHEREAS, Activities throughout the Chicago Botanic Garden
will explore how people of all ages can protect the earth
through awareness and action; garden scientists,
conservationists, and horticulturists will give on-going
tours, talks, and demonstrations about a range of topics from
sustainable lawn care to the study of native pollinators; and
WHEREAS, A farmers' market stand will offer seasonal
produce from the Garden's Green Youth Farm and Windy City
Harvest programs and visitors can recycle their plastic plant
containers; there will also be an opportunity to learn about
all the offerings of the Joseph Regenstein, Jr. School of the
Chicago Botanic Garden during a special open house; and
WHEREAS, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District
Commissioner Debra Shore will offer the keynote presentation
and will talk about the complex nature of Chicago's water
systems and explore what the 100 year-old reversal of the
Chicago River means for the diversion of water and the
introduction of invasive species; and

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WHEREAS, Woodland ecologist Jim Steffen will lead a tour
through the ongoing ecological transformation of the 100-acre
McDonald Woods and will talk about aggressive control of
invasive plants that has led to a resurgence in native plant
communities; and
WHEREAS, Prairie ecologist Joan O'Shaunghnessy will give a
tour of the Dixon Prairie, will review the six different types
of prairie communities, and talk about "prescribed burns" and
their role in preserving native plants and animals; and
WHEREAS, Lake ecologist Bob Kirschner will show visitors
how over one-quarter of a million wetland plants have been used
to stabilize lakeshores and enhance the aquatic habitat for
fish, turtles and frogs. He will also demonstrate how the
aquatic plant harvester removes invasive aquatic plants;
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
congratulate the Chicago Botanic Garden as they celebrate World
Environment Day and thank them for their efforts to promote
knowledge about our world and surroundings; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be

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presented to the Chicago Botanic Garden as a symbol of our
respect and esteem.