HR0228 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Elgin High School is one of the oldest high schools in the State of Illinois and is a beloved educational institution that has continually aspired to be a place of "Education for All"; and

WHEREAS, Founded in 1969, the school's founder, Charles F. Kimball, insisted that "no other public interest, whether it be the paving of streets, the building of a bridge, the laying of a system of sewerage...is of so great importance to this community as the schools of the city"; and

WHEREAS, There were 12 students enrolled in the first class; the present freshman class has 817 students, and the course of study has adapted to fit the changing times, from classical to commercial, comprehensive/college preparatory, and career path; and

WHEREAS, Elgin High School has occupied four locations, and the school has resided on Maroon drive since 1972; in the 1960s, a movement to change the school's name was met with firm resolve on the part of the community to remain the Elgin High School Maroons; and

WHEREAS, More than 43,000 graduates have made contributions as good neighbors, citizens, scientists, artists, physicians, musicians, athletes, factory workers, entrepreneurs, lawyers, engineers, activists, soldiers, leaders, clerks, inventors, writers, laborers, first responders, philanthropists, builders, and teachers to Elgin and beyond; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Elgin High School on the occasion of its 150th anniversary and wish them many more successful years; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Elgin High School as a symbol of our esteem and respect.