HR0560 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

HR0560 LRB098 13661 GRL 48186 r

HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to congratulate Robert Large of Jacksonville on the occasion of being named Illinoisan of the Day by the Illinois State Fair Museum Foundation; and

WHEREAS, The Illinoisan of the Day designation is bestowed by the Illinois State Fair Museum Foundation to those citizens throughout the State who volunteer in their communities, brighten the lives of their neighbors, and represent Illinois in a positive manner; on each day of the Illinois State Fair, one person is named Illinoisan of the Day out of a potential pool of 12.6 million residents of this State; and

WHEREAS, Robert Large was selected as Illinoisan of the Day on August 18, 2013; and

WHEREAS, Robert Large has served many service organizations in his community, including the Salvation Army and Jacksonville's local theatre; he has devoted countless hours tutoring at North Jacksonville Elementary School while encouraging his fellow Kiwanis Club members to do the same; he also volunteers his time at the Western Illinois Youth Camp; and

WHEREAS, Robert Large has been recognized for his outstanding service by North Jacksonville Elementary School, which has created a volunteer award in his name in recognition of his selfless efforts; and

WHEREAS, Robert Large serves as a model 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-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Robert Large on the occasion of being named Illinoisan of the Day by the Illinois State Fair Museum Foundation and wish him continued success and happiness in the future; and be it further

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