HR1218 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to recognize Rockdale Elementary School District 84 on the occasion of its 125th anniversary; and

WHEREAS, Rockdale Public School was founded in 1890 as a one-room school located on Mound Road, known as School District 9; in 1910, the new Rockdale School was built at its present location on Meadow Avenue; and

WHEREAS, The mascot of Rockdale Public School is the Rams - Raising Achievement Mastering Success; and

WHEREAS, Rockdale Elementary School District 84 serves 289 students and over 40 teachers, aides, and other staff; and

WHEREAS, The primary mission of Rockdale Public School is to stimulate the intellectual growth of its students, accelerate appropriate peer interaction, and create and maintain an educational environment conducive to learning while involving parents and maximizing their positive influence on the climate for learning and its outcome; and

WHEREAS, Rockdale Elementary School District 84 will hold a celebration of the 125th anniversary on May 21, 2016; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we recognize Rockdale Elementary School District 84 on its 125th anniversary and we wish them many more wonderful years; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Rockdale Elementary School District 84 as a symbol of our respect and esteem.