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| HOUSE RESOLUTION
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| WHEREAS, The institution of marriage and service to others |
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| is one of the cornerstones upon which our society is built, and |
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| a marriage
that has achieved a notable longevity is truly a |
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| model for
the people of the State of Illinois; and
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| WHEREAS, It has come to our attention that on July 4, 2004, |
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| Mr. and Mrs. H. Joseph and Val Gitlin of Woodstock will |
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| celebrate
their fiftieth anniversary of their marriage; and
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| WHEREAS, Each one of this partnership in life has made |
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| possible the other's many achievements as a nationally |
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| recognized attorney, a civic leader in the fine arts, their |
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| varied individual community service, distinguished laureate of |
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| the Illinois State Bar Association, President of the Woodstock |
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| Fine Arts Association, Chairman of the County Board, Trustee of |
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| McHenry County Schools, Mayor of the great city of Woodstock, |
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| author, singer, and recipients of many other awards and |
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| recognitions; and
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| WHEREAS, While all of Joe's and Val's recognitions for |
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| community and national service are richly deserved and stand as |
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| examples of the
best of our society, their real achievement is |
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| combining their love and devotion to each
other, with their |
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| wonderful children, Gunnar and Laura and grandchildren, |
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| Miriam, Alissa, and Hannah, and their relatives and friends and |
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| reminding us all that hard work, dedication, and love can make |
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| a
difference in today's world; therefore, be it
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| RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE |
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| NINETY-THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we |
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| congratulate Joseph and Val Gitlin on the occasion of their |
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| fiftieth wedding anniversary; that we commend them for |
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| achieving a long and happy marriage and we wish them happiness |
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| and good health in the future; and be it further
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