HR1204 93RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Illustrious Brother Walter E. Webber, 33º, Chairman of the Board and President of the 32º Masonic Learning Centers for Children, Inc., overseeing 53 learning centers throughout the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction dealing primarily with children with dyslexia, will be visiting Danville from October 21 through October 24, 2004; and

WHEREAS, He was born July 31, 1943 and was educated in the public schools of North Kingston, Rhode Island; he graduated from Marietta College and earned a Juris Doctor degree from Boston University School of Law; he and his wife Leslie have three children and live in Yarmouth, Maine; and

WHEREAS, He was the senior director of the law firm of Jensen, Baird, Gardner & Henry in Portland, Maine; he became "of counsel" to the firm in 2003; he is a member of the First Parish Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, in Yarmouth, Maine; he also serves as a church trustee and is involved in a number of professional and civic organizations; and

WHEREAS, He was crowned an Active Member of the Supreme Council, 33º, in 1994; in 2001, he was elected Deputy for Maine and also became the vice-president of the board of directors of the 32º Masonic Learning Centers for Children, Inc.; in 2002, he was named the Grand Lieutenant Commander of the Supreme Council; and

WHEREAS, In 2003, he was elected the 13th Sovereign Grand Commander of the Supreme Council, 33º, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, U.S.A.; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we extend a warm welcome to Illustrious Brother Walter E. Webber upon the occasion of his visit to Danville; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Illustrious Brother Walter E. Webber as an expression of our admiration and esteem.