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| 1 | HOUSE RESOLUTION | ||||||
| 2 | WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of | ||||||
| 3 | Representatives wish to congratulate journalist, columnist, | ||||||
| 4 | and historian Dave Clarke on being named the 2024 Outstanding | ||||||
| 5 | Citizen by the Kewanee Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Club in | ||||||
| 6 | recognition of his exceptional contributions to the City of | ||||||
| 7 | Kewanee; and | ||||||
| 8 | WHEREAS, Dave Clarke's illustrious career has left an | ||||||
| 9 | indelible mark on the fabric of Kewanee, enriching the lives | ||||||
| 10 | of its residents through his insightful reporting, engaging | ||||||
| 11 | columns, and passionate dedication to preserving local | ||||||
| 12 | history; and | ||||||
| 13 | WHEREAS, Dave Clarke's commitment to community service | ||||||
| 14 | extends far beyond the realm of journalism, encompassing his | ||||||
| 15 | leadership roles in various organizations, including the Frank | ||||||
| 16 | H. Craig Wethersfield Alumni Association, the Saxon Cemetery | ||||||
| 17 | Association, and the Wethersfield FFA Alumni organization, | ||||||
| 18 | reflecting his deep-rooted connection to the social and | ||||||
| 19 | cultural fabric of Kewanee; and | ||||||
| 20 | WHEREAS, Dave Clarke's accolades and honors, including | ||||||
| 21 | being named a Paul Harris Fellow by the Kewanee Rotary Club, | ||||||
| 22 | earning an Honorary State FFA Degree from the Illinois FFA, | ||||||
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| 1 | and being inducted into the Wethersfield Academic Hall of | ||||||
| 2 | Fame, underscore his exceptional achievements and the high | ||||||
| 3 | esteem in which he is held by his peers and the wider | ||||||
| 4 | community; and | ||||||
| 5 | WHEREAS, Dave Clarke's dedication to mentoring youth, his | ||||||
| 6 | involvement with organizations such as the Miss Henry County | ||||||
| 7 | Fair Pageant and the Kewanee Black Knights Junior Drum and | ||||||
| 8 | Bugle Corps, and his support for educational initiatives, | ||||||
| 9 | including the Step Ladder Tutoring Program and the Kewanee | ||||||
| 10 | FFA, exemplify his unwavering commitment to nurturing future | ||||||
| 11 | generations and fostering a sense of community pride and | ||||||
| 12 | engagement; and | ||||||
| 13 | WHEREAS, Dave Clarke's contributions to radio broadcasting | ||||||
| 14 | and print journalism and his tenure as editor of Galva News and | ||||||
| 15 | Star Courier have cemented his reputation as a consummate | ||||||
| 16 | professional and a cherished figure within the Kewanee media | ||||||
| 17 | landscape; and | ||||||
| 18 | WHEREAS, Dave Clarke's deep ties to Kewanee, stemming from | ||||||
| 19 | his upbringing on a farm south of the city and his continued | ||||||
| 20 | dedication to its betterment, have endeared him to generations | ||||||
| 21 | of residents and earned him the respect and admiration of all | ||||||
| 22 | who have had the privilege of knowing him; and | ||||||
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| 1 | WHEREAS, Dave Clarke's unwavering commitment to preserving | ||||||
| 2 | Kewanee's heritage, his willingness to share his wealth of | ||||||
| 3 | knowledge, and his personification as a beacon of inspiration | ||||||
| 4 | and leadership for the community embodies the spirit of the | ||||||
| 5 | Outstanding Citizen Award, making him a most deserving | ||||||
| 6 | recipient of this prestigious honor; and | ||||||
| 7 | WHEREAS, Dave Clarke will be honored as the 2024 | ||||||
| 8 | Outstanding Citizen at the Kewanee Chamber of Commerce's | ||||||
| 9 | Outstanding Citizen Award Banquet on May 14, 2024; therefore, | ||||||
| 10 | be it | ||||||
| 11 | RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE | ||||||
| 12 | HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that | ||||||
| 13 | we congratulate Dave Clarke on being named the 2024 | ||||||
| 14 | Outstanding Citizen by the Kewanee Chamber of Commerce | ||||||
| 15 | Ambassador Club, and we recognize his exceptional | ||||||
| 16 | contributions to Kewanee's cultural heritage, his journalistic | ||||||
| 17 | excellence, and his unwavering commitment to community | ||||||
| 18 | service; and be it further | ||||||
| 19 | RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be | ||||||
| 20 | presented to Dave Clarke as a symbol of our esteem and respect. | ||||||