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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2     WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the
3 State of Illinois congratulate Richard and Polly Boyajian of
4 Chicago on their retirement and salute Mr. Boyajian's store,
5 Boyajian's Bazaar, a small Gandhi-inspired shop in the Hyde
6 Park area of Chicago; and
 
7     WHEREAS, Mr. Boyajian created Boyajian's Bazaar following
8 a 1968 teaching mission in India, where he was influenced by
9 Mahatma Gandhi to do what he could to improve the quality of
10 life; and
 
11     WHEREAS, For nearly 24 years, Boyajian's Bazaar has been
12 not only a Hyde Park tradition, but also an outlet for people
13 from around the world who make and sell handcrafted items like
14 Indian bedspreads, stone and wood carvings, Mexican dishes,
15 papier mache and wood boxes, dolls, jewelry, and beads; and
 
16     WHEREAS, Mr. Boyajian's dedication to helping others is
17 demonstrated by his contributions to many different charities
18 and organizations and his annual benefit for UNICEF; and
 
19     WHEREAS, Even after he closes his store and retires, Mr.
20 Boyajian plans to participate in the art and handcraft fairs
21 that have become a part of his life; he plans to set up shop in
22 retirement homes, churches, and schools for jewelry repair and
23 instruction; and
 
24     WHEREAS, Polly Boyajian is also retiring from her position
25 as Program Director of the Adult Day Center, Hyde Park
26 Neighborhood Club, where she has used her skills as an
27 administrator for more than two decades; and
 
28     WHEREAS, Polly and Dick Boyajian plan to retire in Olympia,
29 Washington in order to be nearer to their three loving

 

 

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1 children; therefore, be it
 
2     RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
3 NINETY-THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
4 wish Polly and Dick Boyajian well in their retirement and
5 commend them for their generosity of spirit, their charitable
6 ways, and their long and notable presence in the Hyde Park area
7 of Chicago; and be it further
 
8     RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
9 presented to Richard and Polly Boyajian.