HR1421 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to recognize the 27th Annual Black & Gold Scholarship Gala presented by the Theta Mu Lambda Charitable Foundation, a not-for-profit entity of the Theta Mu Lambda Chapter - Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated; and

WHEREAS, This event raises funds in order to continue providing educational resources and scholarships for young African American students to expand their scholastic opportunities; and

WHEREAS, Alpha Phi Alpha firmly believes in creating resources, leadership skills, and tools for youth to realize their full potential and is dedicated to building a foundation for the educational and personal development of future leaders; and

WHEREAS, This year's program theme is "Celebrating Service, Awareness, and Leadership"; four community leaders will be honored with the Impact Award for their work with youth and four young people will be honored with the Rising Star Award; and

WHEREAS, The gala will be held on November 12, 2016 at the Tinley Park Convention Center; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we recognize the 27th Annual Black & Gold Scholarship Gala and we wish them many more years of success; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the Theta Mu Lambda Charitable Foundation as an expression of our esteem and respect.