HR0588 93RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the State of Illinois wish to congratulate the Knights of Columbus, Council No. 1712 of Collinsville on the occasion of its 90th anniversary; and

WHEREAS, Council No. 1712 received its charter on December 13, 1913; a special mass is planned in honor of the Council which will include the 4th Degree Honor Guard and Father Morris as the guest speaker; and

WHEREAS, Among the Council's many special events and activities are a Mentally Handicapped/Learning Disability drive, a Spelling Bee Contest, a Free Throw Competition, and a Christmas party for children; the Council contributes to the Special Olympics, supports the Fairview Heights Autism Program, and makes donations to the recreational center, Shriners Hospital, Cardinal Glennon Hospital, and Collinsville High School; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate the Knights of Columbus, Council No. 1712 of Collinsville on its 90th anniversary; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the Knights of Columbus, Council No. 1712 of Collinsville as an expression of our respect and esteem and with many thanks for its contributions to the community.