HR1249 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to congratulate St. John of the Cross Parish School for receiving the 2012 U.S. Department of Education National Blue Ribbon School Award; and

WHEREAS, St. John of the Cross Parish School is a Catholic school located in Western Springs; the principal is Kathleen Gorman and the pastor, Rev. David P. Dowdle; its assistant principals are Zita Wheeler and Tom Clausing; and

WHEREAS, The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program was established in 1982 to recognize public and private schools boasting high or significantly improved achievement; the program's goal is to identify attributes of thriving American schools and to replicate their success in other schools; St John's is one of only 50 private schools across the Nation to be named a National Blue Ribbon School this year; and

WHEREAS, St. John of the Cross Parish School provides a safe and dynamic Catholic environment where faith is nourished and knowledge grows; it was founded in 1961 and has maintained a strong Catholic identity and strong academics throughout its history; it celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2011; it has become one of the largest Catholic schools in Chicago's Archdiocese; and

WHEREAS, The National Blue Ribbon School Award recognizes the time and hard work of teachers and students, as well as the critical support and involvement of the students' parents and the entire parish community; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we celebrate and honor St. John of the Cross Parish School on receiving the 2012 U.S. Department of Education National Blue Ribbon School Award; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to St. John of the Cross Parish School as an expression of our respect and esteem.