Bill Text: IL SR0382 | 2023-2024 | 103rd General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulates Benjamin David "Ben" Jonen on achieving the coveted rank of Eagle Scout. Wishes him continued success in the future.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-11-09 - Resolution Adopted [SR0382 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2023-SR0382-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate wish to
congratulate Benjamin David "Ben" Jonen on the occasion of
achieving the coveted rank of Eagle Scout; and
WHEREAS, Eagle Scout is the highest award the National
Council of the Boy Scouts of America can bestow upon a Scout;
and
WHEREAS, Ben Jonen was born to David and Dawn DeBlois
Jonen in Hanover Park; he attended Lincoln Prairie School and
graduated from Hoffman Estates High School in 2023; during
high school, he participated in the school band, played on the
volleyball team, and was a member of the National Honor
Society; and
WHEREAS, Ben Jonen's Eagle Scout project involved the
renovation and reconstruction of the maintenance shed at
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Hoffman Estates; after
receiving approval from church leadership, he helped raise the
funds needed for the renovation and reconstruction himself; he
then developed the work schedule, made lists of materials and
supplies required, and supervised the execution of the
project; and

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WHEREAS, Ben Jonen plans to attend Loyola University in
Chicago with a focus on environment studies; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate
Benjamin David "Ben" Jonen on achieving the coveted rank of
Eagle Scout, and we wish him continued success in the future;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
presented to Ben Jonen as a symbol of our esteem and respect.