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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3Representatives wish to congratulate Brad Vinyard on earning a
4bronze medal at the World's Strongest Disabled Man competition
5in Norway on September 8, 2018; and
 
6    WHEREAS, 22 years ago, Brad Vinyard, a three-sport senior
7athlete at Harrisburg High School was diagnosed with
8osteosarcoma; this led to a knee replacement and then a leg
9amputation; and
 
10    WHEREAS, Brad Vinyard did not let his diagnosis or his
11disability slow him down and maintained a continued dedication
12to competitive sports; and
 
13    WHEREAS, Brad Vinyard's reasons for competing have never
14been about trophies, medals, or awards; he desires to motivate
15those who might be struggling with a difficulty in their lives;
16and
 
17    WHEREAS, After a few weeks to recover, Brad Vinyard will be
18back in the gym prepping for his next event; therefore, be it
 
19    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
20HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we

 

 

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1congratulate Brad Vinyard on earning a bronze medal at the
2World's Strongest Disabled Man competition and wish him the
3best in all his future endeavors; and be it further
 
4    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
5presented to Brad Vinyard as an expression of our esteem and
6respect.