HR0277 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to congratulate Richard and Carolyn Stubblefield of Mt. Vernon on winning the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Southern Illinois (EFGSI) Volunteer in Excellence Award; and

WHEREAS, There are approximately 11,000 residents in greater Southern Illinois that suffer from seizure disorders, and the EFGSI exists to stop seizures and Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy, find a cure, and overcome the challenges created by epilepsy through efforts including education, advocacy, and research to accelerate ideas into therapies; and

WHEREAS, The Stubblefields have devoted their lives to helping those with epilepsy and seeing an end to epilepsy forever; and

WHEREAS, The Stubblefields are instrumental in awarding a $2,000 scholarship, the Sara Stubblefield Scholarship, each year for an Illinois resident with epilepsy; and

WHEREAS, The Stubblefields will receive their award at the EFGSI's annual gala on April 18, 2015 at Bellecourt Manor in Belleville in honor of their dedicated work to the people of Jefferson County and Southern Illinois; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Richard and Carolyn Stubblefield on winning the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Southern Illinois Volunteer in Excellence Award; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the Stubblefields as an expression of our esteem and respect.