HR1312 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to congratulate Jim and LaVonne Prochaska on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the opening of Jim's Knoxville Tap in Milan; and

WHEREAS, Jim's Knoxville Tap and its 10,000-plus ceiling and wall signatures is well-known for being a sports bar long before anyone knew what a sports bar was; many famous musicians, including Willie Nelson and Bobby Fisher, have played in the bar; and

WHEREAS, Jim Prochaska is an advocate and major supporter of St. Jude Children's Hospital; he has raised thousands of dollars for Alzheimer's research and has always made himself available for local causes and benefits; Jim and LaVonne have supported local youth sports and donated a stretch of land where youth baseball and softball teams play; the couple have also sponsored two race car drivers, pic and dart teams, bowling teams, tractor pull drivers, pool teams, and numerous other groups; and

WHEREAS, Jim's Knoxville Tap will celebrate 50 years of business with a special event on June 3, 2016; the event includes a celebratory T-shirt, with part of the proceeds from each shirt going to St. Jude Children's Hospital; and

WHEREAS, Jim and LaVonne Prochaska serve as models of hard work, integrity, and dedication for the people of the State of Illinois; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Jim and LaVonne Prochaska on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the opening of Jim's Knoxville Tap and wish them continued success and happiness in the future; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Jim and LaVonne Prochaska as a symbol of our esteem and respect.