HR0756 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to congratulate Michael F. Desider of Boy Scout Troop 392 on the occasion of attaining the coveted rank of Eagle Scout; and

WHEREAS, To achieve the rank of Eagle Scout, Michael F. Desider has donated 120 pounds of food that he has personally grown himself to the Willow Creek Care Center/Food Pantry; and

WHEREAS, While eating dinner at a local restaurant on November 20, 2006, Michael and his father noticed a disabled person nearby who began suffering a series of mini-strokes, and they were the only ones to recognize the signs; Michael and his father then proceeded to give him on-site care by keeping him calm, preventing him from going into shock, and keeping the blood flowing to his head; they cared for him until the Schaumburg Fire Department arrived and took him to the hospital; as a result, both Michael and his father received a commendation for their actions, which likely saved the man's life; and

WHEREAS, The rank of Eagle Scout will be bestowed upon Michael F. Desider by the Boy Scouts of America at a Court of Honor ceremony on November 29, 2009; and

WHEREAS, Michael F. Desider serves as a model of hard work, integrity, and dedication for the people of the State of Illinois; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Michael F. Desider of Boy Scout Troop 392 on the occasion of attaining the coveted rank of Eagle Scout and wish him continued success and happiness in the future; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Michael F. Desider as a symbol of our esteem and respect.