HR0929 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Mary McGlynn, an esteemed resident of Belleville and an exceptional student at Althoff Catholic High School, has achieved national recognition for exemplary volunteer service by receiving a 2010 Prudential Spirit of Community Award; and

WHEREAS, This prestigious award, presented by Prudential Financial in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals, honors young volunteers across America who have demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to serving their communities; and

WHEREAS, Mary McGlynn earned this award by co-founding a non-profit organization that has distributed 2,400 malaria bed nets to poor townspeople in Uganda since 2007; and

WHEREAS, Mary wrote a grant proposal, created a website, made and sold jewelry, and solicited donations to raise $30,000 to purchase and distribute nets with the help of both volunteers in the United States and Uganda; and

WHEREAS, The success of the State of Illinois, the strength of this State's communities, and the overall vitality of our society depend, in great measure, upon the dedication of young people like Mary McGlynn, who use their considerable talents and resources to serve others; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Mary McGlynn on the occasion of receiving a 2010 Prudential Spirit of Community Award, recognize her outstanding volunteer work, and wish her continued success and happiness in the future; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Mary McGlynn as a symbol of our esteem and respect.