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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2     WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3 Representatives wish to recognize and honor Jade Anderson of
4 Round Lake for her courageous actions in helping to save her
5 mother's life; and
 
6     WHEREAS, On May 14, 2003, 6-year old Jade Anderson
7 displayed determination and bravery beyond her years; and
 
8     WHEREAS, After awaking at 1:30 a.m. to the cries of her
9 mother, Serenity McKinney, who was in diabetic shock, Jade
10 determinedly rushed door to door for help, but no one responded
11 to her knocking; and
 
12     WHEREAS, Sergeant Jerry Schneider of the Round Lake Police
13 Department discovered Jade searching for help and was led by
14 the young girl to her home and her ill mother; and
 
15     WHEREAS, Serenity McKinney's life was saved thanks to the
16 heroic efforts of her 6-year old daughter, Jade; and
 
17     WHEREAS, For her efforts Jade Anderson has received the
18 Life Saving Medal and the Grand Knight Medal of the Venerable
19 Order of Michael Archangel from the American Police Hall of
20 Fame, the latter of which she received at an awards ceremony at
21 the Kennedy Space Center in Florida; therefore, be it
 
22     RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
23 NINETY-THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
24 honor Jade Anderson for her courage and determination in
25 seeking help for her mother, which ultimately led to saving her
26 mother's life; and be it further
 
27     RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
28 presented to Jade Anderson as a token our admiration.