HR1240 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to recognize the East St. Louis Lincoln Senior High School classes of 1961 as they celebrate their 53rd anniversary on September 14, 2014; and

WHEREAS, The Lincoln Senior High School classes of 1961 boasts numerous successful members who can be found in practically any field; and

WHEREAS, For the January and June classes the themes were "Our New Frontiers" and "Looking Up"; the processional was "Triumphal March" from Aida; the music was "Thine is the Kingdom" and "One World"; the class songs were "Vale" and "Portrait of My Love"; the class Presidents were Omar Canty and Mose McNeese; the Vice-Presidents were Lena Finley and Marilyn Thomas; the Secretaries were Charlotte Henderson and Catherine Redmond; the class colors were orange and black; the class flowers were Orchid and Red Rose; the class mottos were "If there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things", Philippians 4:8 and "The moving finger writes, and having writ, moves on", Khayyam; and

WHEREAS, Members of the classes of 1961 offer shining examples of how to grow into ones elderly years with grace and style; and

WHEREAS, The memory of classmates who have passed away are held close to the hearts of those that remain from the classes of 1961; and

WHEREAS, Members of the Lincoln Senior High School classes of 1961 are proud and honored to say "Our Strong Band Can Ne'er Be Broken Formed at Lincoln High, For Surpassing Wealth Unspoken, Sealed by Friendship's Tie; Lincoln High School, Lincoln High School, Deep Graven On Each Heart, Shall Be Found Unwavering True, When We From Thee Shall Part; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we recognize the East St. Louis Lincoln Senior High School classes of 1961 as they celebrate their 53rd anniversary on September 14, 2014; and be it further

RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be presented to all members of the Lincoln Senior High School classes of 1961.