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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2     WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3 Representatives are pleased to congratulate Florence Ostdick
4 of Elgin on receiving the Altrusa International Club of Elgin,
5 Inc., Woman of the Year 2010 Award; and
 
6     WHEREAS, Florence Ostdick exemplifies the Altrusa keys of
7 Amity, Loyalty, Talent, Reciprocity, Unity, Service, and
8 Achievement; and
 
9     WHEREAS, Florence Ostdick served as a teacher for many
10 years in the Bartlett Schools, the YMCA, and U-46; during her
11 time as an educator she spearheaded the Young Authors program,
12 produced musicals and other school productions through the
13 gifted department, and set an example for her children, who are
14 also teachers; and
 
15     WHEREAS, She devoted years of volunteer service to St.
16 Laurence Parish in Elgin as a religious education instructor,
17 the Altar and Rosary/Liturgy Chairperson, the Parish Liturgy
18 Chairperson, a Parish Council member, Education Commission
19 member, Chairperson of the annual holiday bazaar, Eucharistic
20 minister, and lector; in addition she worked with the R.C.I.A.
21 program and hosted a Marriage Encounter community in her home;
22 and
 

 

 

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1     WHEREAS, She presently serves on the Liturgy Committee and
2 Environment Committee at St. Thomas More Church in Elgin; she
3 is also involved with the Fox Valley Beaux Arts program,
4 including a two-term tenure as the President; and
 
5     WHEREAS, She will receive the award on May 20, 2010 at the
6 61st Annual Woman of the Year Recognition Dinner; therefore, be
7 it
 
8     RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
9 NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
10 congratulate Florence Ostdick and wish her all the best in her
11 future endeavors; and be it further
 
12     RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
13 presented to Florence Ostdick as a symbol of our respect and
14 esteem.