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90_HR0584
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1 HOUSE RESOLUTION
2 WHEREAS, CROP Walks began in 1946 and are sponsored by
3 Church World Service; the majority of resources generated by
4 the Walks goes to the work of partner agencies in more than
5 70 countries, including the United States; and
6 WHEREAS, After World War II, 29 denominations came
7 together to form an agency to do in partnership what none
8 could do alone: feed the hungry, clothe the naked, heal the
9 sick, comfort the aged, and shelter the homeless; and
10 WHEREAS, In Illinois, a CROP Concert has been held for
11 four years; the concert helps to raise the funds; and
12 WHEREAS, Seventy-five percent of the monies raised goes
13 to Church World Service to use at their discretion;
14 twenty-five percent remains in the area in which it was
15 raised; and
16 WHEREAS, The CROP Walks and CROP Concerts do well to earn
17 funds for the needy; therefore, be it
18 RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
19 NINETIETH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
20 commend the CROP Walks and CROP Concerts on the good work
21 they do and take this opportunity to wish then well for the
22 future; and be it further
23 RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
24 presented to Loyd Maxey, President.