HR1265 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, A group of 71 Catholic men and their families in the Chicago southwest suburb of Tinley Park realized that there was a need to serve their church, their families, and their community in a way that was consistent with the Knights of Columbus principles of Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism; and

WHEREAS, In response to this need, the Father C.C. Boyle Council No. 4698 was formed and chartered on November 30, 1958 at the urging of Father T.D. O'Connell, then pastor of St. George Church in Tinley Park; and

WHEREAS, The leaders, members, and families of the Knights of Columbus Father C.C. Boyle Council have contributed their time and talents following the true tradition of Columbianism - Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism; and

WHEREAS, In November of 1970, the first fundraising efforts were initiated by the Knights of Columbus Father C.C. Boyle Council toward assisting those individuals with special needs; these efforts, now better known as the Tootsie Roll Drive, have been adopted in many places throughout the nation, raising countless millions of dollars; and

WHEREAS, The Knights of Columbus Father C.C. Boyle Council continues to meet at St. George Church in Tinley Park to this day; the Council continues to serve the parish families of St. George in Tinley Park, St. Damien in Oak Forest, St. Elizabeth Seton in Orland Hills, St. Emeric in Country Club Hills, St. Julie Billiart in Tinley Park, St. Gerald Majella in Markham, and St. Stephen in Tinley Park; and

WHEREAS, The Council membership of the Knights of Columbus Father C.C. Boyle Council, as well as their families and friends, will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Council on November 30, 2008; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate the members of the Knights of Columbus Father C.C. Boyle Council 4698 on the occasion of the Council's 50th anniversary and wish them continued success and happiness in the future; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the Knights of Columbus Father C.C. Boyle Council 4698 as a symbol of our esteem and respect.