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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate wish to 
3congratulate Claire Ann Gulley on the occasion of her election 
4as Youth Governor of the Illinois YMCA Youth and Government 
5program; and
 
6    WHEREAS, Claire Gulley, a junior at Sesser-Valier High 
7School, was elected to reside over the 76th General Assembly 
8of the Illinois YMCA Youth and Government program on March 21, 
92025, becoming the fifth female youth governor in the 
10program's history; and
 
11    WHEREAS, Claire Gulley has been a dedicated participant in 
12the Illinois YMCA Youth and Government program for the past 
13two years, during which she has worked to promote thoughtful 
14debate, legislative innovation, and collaboration among her 
15peers; and
 
16    WHEREAS, In addition to her contributions to the Illinois 
17YMCA Youth and Government program, Claire Gulley has 
18demonstrated unwavering commitment as an active member of her 
19school's student council, National Honor Society, Outdoorsmen 
20Club, FFA, Scholar Bowl, band, chorus, cheer team, and golf 
21team, further showcasing her leadership capabilities; and
 
 
 
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1    WHEREAS, Claire Gulley has also demonstrated academic 
2excellence and a passion for policymaking, law, and 
3governance, using her knowledge and skills to advocate for 
4meaningful change within her school and community; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Claire Gulley will serve as Youth Governor of the 
6Illinois YMCA Youth and Government program until the 77th 
7General Assembly in March 2026; therefore, be it
 
8    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL 
9ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Claire 
10Ann Gulley on her election as Youth Governor of the Illinois 
11YMCA Youth and Government program; and be it further
 
12    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
13presented to Claire Gulley as a symbol of our respect and 
14esteem.