HR0858 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to congratulate Jason Brown of Highland Park on the occasion of his performances at the 2014 Winter Olympics; and

WHEREAS, Jason Brown was born on December 15, 1994; he is the son of proud parents Steven Brown and Marla Kell Brown; he began skating at the age of 3 after being inspired by his older sister to get into the sport; in the spring of 2013, he, his coach, Kori Ade, and his other training mates relocated to Monument, Colorado to commence training at the Colorado Sports Center; and

WHEREAS, On January 12, 2014, Jason Brown won the free skate (182.61) and the silver medal with a total score of 270.08 at the 2014 U.S. Figure Skating Championships; he was subsequently nominated to be on the 2014 United States Olympic team to compete in the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia; and

WHEREAS, On February 9, 2014, Jason Brown competed in the free skate of team event at the 2014 Winter Olympics; he earned 153.67, finished in 4th place, and earned 7 points for Team USA, helping the team win the bronze medal; on February 13, 2014, he competed in the men's short program, earning 86.00 and ending in 6th place, less than a point out of 3rd, going into the free skate; during the men's free skate on February 14, 2014, he earned a 152.37 and 238.37 overall, finishing in 9th place; and

WHEREAS, Jason Brown was the recipient of the Athlete Alumni Ambassadors Award, the Ralph Potter Memorial award for Exceptional Ability and Achievement, and the President's Education Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence; and

WHEREAS, Jason Brown is an enthusiastic supporter of tsunami relief efforts, the Susan G. Komen 3-Day, City Skate outreach program, and the Beyond Sports Foundation; and

WHEREAS, Jason Brown 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-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Jason Brown on the occasion of his performances at the 2014 Winter Olympics 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 Jason Brown as a symbol of our esteem and respect.