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1 HOUSE RESOLUTION
2 WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3 Representatives wish to recognize the accomplishments and
4 achievements of the Park Forest residents who contribute to
5 the activism, cultural diversity, and community spirit of the
6 village; and
7 WHEREAS, The Village of Park Forest honored eight
8 individuals by inducting them into the Park Forest Hall of
9 Fame on April 16, 2000; and
10 WHEREAS, Etel Billig, a founder of the Illinois Theater
11 Center, has brought professional theater and a distinguished
12 cultural reputation to Park Forest; and
13 WHEREAS, Mrs. Billig's efforts to help stage special
14 performances for worthy causes, bring theater to the
15 classroom, and make the stage a classroom for aspiring actors
16 have contributed to the enrichment of south suburban
17 residents; and
18 WHEREAS, Harriet Marcus Gross has been a community
19 activist for over 17 years and has made significant
20 contributions to Park Forest, including chairing the Park
21 Forest Commission of Human Relations and helping to create
22 the Far South Suburban Housing Service; and
23 WHEREAS, Ms. Gross's efforts and suggestion for the
24 building of Freedom Hall helped Park Forest win its second
25 All-American City award; and
26 WHEREAS, Jerry Knight has a long standing commitment to
27 education through his efforts as a student at the University
28 of Chicago who studied Park Forest, as a reformer who helped
29 draft legislation to change school funding, and as an
30 activist who helped establish Governors State University; and
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1 WHEREAS, Mr. Knight's active work in the field of
2 environmental issues, public health, and veterans issues
3 continue to raise public awareness; and
4 WHEREAS, Stan and Jan Moore have dedicated their lives to
5 teaching and enriching the lives of thousands of south
6 suburban students and serve as role models for Park Forest
7 citizens; and
8 WHEREAS, The Moore's travels and community service
9 continue to spread the story of Park Forest to people all
10 over the world; and
11 WHEREAS, Irwin "Pappy" Schechter has won numerous awards
12 and citations for his work as general manager, editor, and
13 publisher of the Park Forest Reporter; and
14 WHEREAS, Mr. Schechter's role as a member of the first
15 District 163 school board, charter member of the Park Forest
16 Lions Club and Congregation Beth Sholom, first commissioner
17 of Park Forest Boy's Baseball, and president of the Park
18 Forest Merchants Association shows unparalleled participation
19 in community service; and
20 WHEREAS, Robert Smart has been a long time village
21 resident and active participant in the leadership and service
22 of numerous organizations such as the Kiwanis Club, the Park
23 Forest Recreation Board, the School District 163 Board of
24 Education, the Art Center, and the 50th Anniversary
25 Committee; and
26 WHEREAS, Mr. Smart's service also includes fundraising
27 for the Community Chest, the Freedom Hall, and the library's
28 "Gateway to Information" program; and
29 WHEREAS, Warren Utes is considered one of the greatest
30 senior runners of all time and holds more than 20 national
31 age group records for seniors and more than 10 world records;
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1 and
2 WHEREAS, Mr. Utes' devotion to running and promotion of
3 the Park Forest Scenic 10 earned him a place in the initial
4 Park Forest Scenic 10 Hall of Fame; therefore, be it
5 RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
6 NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
7 we congratulate the eight nominees on their induction to the
8 Park Forest Hall of Fame and recognize their outstanding
9 contributions to Park Forest and the State of Illinois; and
10 be it further
11 RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
12 presented to each member of the 2000 Class Hall of Fame.