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| 1 | | HOUSE RESOLUTION
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| 2 | | WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of |
| 3 | | Representatives wish to congratulate the Springfield Park |
| 4 | | District as it celebrates its 125th anniversary, marking more |
| 5 | | than a century of dedicated service to the residents of |
| 6 | | Springfield and the State of Illinois; and
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| 7 | | WHEREAS, The Springfield Park District was established on |
| 8 | | February 8, 1900, demonstrating an early commitment by the |
| 9 | | community to preserving green spaces and providing |
| 10 | | recreational opportunities for its citizens; and
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| 11 | | WHEREAS, The Springfield Park District, over the past 125 |
| 12 | | years, has grown to encompass numerous parks, facilities, and |
| 13 | | recreational programs that enhance the quality of life for |
| 14 | | thousands of residents and visitors; and
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| 15 | | WHEREAS, The Springfield Park District maintains and |
| 16 | | operates parks, playgrounds, a swimming pool, a zoo, a |
| 17 | | carillon, recreation centers, golf courses, and nature areas |
| 18 | | that serve people of all ages and abilities; and
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| 19 | | WHEREAS, The Springfield Park District boasts dedicated |
| 20 | | trustees, staff, and volunteers who have worked tirelessly to |
| 21 | | preserve natural resources, promote healthy lifestyles, and |
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| 1 | | create gathering spaces that strengthen community bonds; and
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| 2 | | WHEREAS, The Springfield Park District has played a vital |
| 3 | | role in preserving local history, protecting the environment, |
| 4 | | and providing affordable recreational opportunities that |
| 5 | | contribute to the physical, mental, and social well-being of |
| 6 | | its citizens; and
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| 7 | | WHEREAS, The Springfield Park District remains steadfast |
| 8 | | in its mission to serve the public good through economic |
| 9 | | challenges, changing demographics, and evolving community |
| 10 | | needs and to continue serving future generations with the same |
| 11 | | dedication and excellence as it has; therefore, be it
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| 12 | | RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE |
| 13 | | HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that |
| 14 | | we congratulate the Springfield Park District as it celebrates |
| 15 | | its 125th anniversary, marking more than a century of |
| 16 | | dedicated service to the residents of Springfield and the |
| 17 | | State of Illinois; and be it further
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| 18 | | RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be |
| 19 | | presented to the president of the Springfield Park District as |
| 20 | | a symbol of our respect and esteem. |
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