HR1240 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to congratulate Carl L. White, Jr. on the occasion of his 34th pastoral anniversary, which will be celebrated from October 7-14, 2012; and

WHEREAS, Carl White, Jr. is the founder and Senior Pastor of Victory Christian International Ministries, Inc., in Markham; throughout the last 34 years, he has traveled throughout the continental United States and internationally to spread the word of God; and

WHEREAS, Through his personal vision of "Ministering To The Total Man - Exalt the Savior, Equip The Saint, Evangelize The Sinner - Mind, Body and Spirit", Carl White, Jr. has served as a mentor and spiritual guide to his many parishioners and the community at large with his powerful sermons and great leadership; and

WHEREAS, Carl White, Jr. has assisted many corporations, local agencies, and churches in community outreach efforts; his Victory Aftercare Mentoring Program (VAMP) for ex-offenders and NIR programs for troubled youth have assisted those in need with mentoring, substance abuse counseling, employment training, and academic assistance; he has also been instrumental in the development of youth programs to provide a safe haven for children, youth after school programs, programs for seniors, and respite care programs; and

WHEREAS, Carl White, Jr. 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-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Carl L. White, Jr. on the occasion of his 34th pastoral anniversary 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 Carl White, Jr. as a symbol of our esteem and respect.