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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2     WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3 Representatives are pleased to congratulate Manny Shellist for
4 the successful creation and touring of his Gettysburg Address
5 wood carving; and
 
6     WHEREAS, Manny Shellist, a member of the Glenview Senior
7 Club, conceived the idea for the Gettysburg Address wood
8 carving; utilizing 28 strips of basswood, each 24 inches wide
9 by 3 inches high, he personally carved the 1,211 individual
10 3/4-inch high letters which make up the 217 words contained in
11 the historic document; Bob Crampton and Paul Gotschewski, also
12 members of the Glenview Senior Club, meticulously planned and
13 executed the detailed finishing and assembly of the final
14 piece, which stands 8 feet tall; and
 
15     WHEREAS, Following the completion of the Gettysburg
16 Address wood carving, the piece has embarked on a tour to show
17 off this wonderful carving at various tourist destinations and
18 public buildings, including The Grove, Sun City in Huntley,
19 Wagner Farm, Ravinia, Attea Middle School, Springman Middle
20 School, and the Glenview Public Library; and
 
21     WHEREAS, The superb craftsmanship and historical
22 significance of the Gettysburg Address wood carving is worthy

 

 

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1 of the greatest respect; therefore, be it
 
2     RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
3 NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
4 congratulate Manny Shellist for the successful creation and
5 touring of his Gettysburg Address wood carving and wish him
6 continued success and happiness with his future projects; and
7 be it further
 
8     RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
9 presented to Manny Shellist as a symbol of our esteem and
10 respect.