HR1012 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to recognize Arthur Canty Elementary School on the anniversary of the adoption of its name 65 years ago; and

WHEREAS, In 1927, Irvingwood School was established in River Grove on West Addison; in 1935, the school moved to its current location on North Panama in Chicago and the name was changed to Grace Street School; in 1949, the school was renamed in honor of Arthur E. Canty and it still bears the name today; and

WHEREAS, Arthur E. Canty was an engineer/custodian in the Henderson School for many years; he was a leader and held numerous positions of trust, including President of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 143-143B, Administrative Assistant to the Office of Civilian Defense for the City of Chicago during World War II, and officer of the American Legion; he served in the United States Army as a Sergeant in France during World War I; and

WHEREAS, Arthur Canty Elementary School proudly serves the far Northwest Side of Chicago; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we recognize Arthur Canty Elementary School on the anniversary of the adoption of its name 65 years ago in honor of Arthur E. Canty; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Arthur Canty Elementary School.