HR1083

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HOUSE RESOLUTION


 
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    WHEREAS, The Illinois House of Representatives wish to 
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recognize the Round Lake Area Park District on the occasion of 
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its 30th anniversary this year along with its continued 
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expansion of teen and sports programs in an effort to promote 
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healthy lifestyles; and
 
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    WHEREAS, On March 30, 1974, the Round Lake Area Chamber of 
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Commerce passed a referendum creating the Round Lake Area Park 
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District to provide recreation options for the community and 
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job opportunities for local residents; and


 
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    WHEREAS, The Round Lake Area Park District began its 
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service to the community in 1975 by offering a variety of 
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programs including dance, drama, gymnastics, creative music, 
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basketball clinics, needlework, and volleyball; and
 
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    WHEREAS, The Round Lake Area Park District expanded over 
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the next thirty years to cater to residents interested in team 
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sports, swimming, and summer and winter activities alike; and
 
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    WHEREAS, The Park District now owns 39 parks, preserving 
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over 500 acres of open space for recreational activities and 
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enjoyment for area residents of all ages; and


 
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    WHEREAS, This year also marks significant progress for the 
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Round Lake Area Park District as the District celebrated the 
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ground breaking for a new sports center and the grand opening 
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of a renovated Teen Center on June 12, 2004; 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 the Round Lake Park District on thirty years of 
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community outreach in providing valuable recreation and 
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extracurricular services; and be it further


 
 


 






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    RESOLVED, That we commend the Round Lake Park District on 
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its progress in continually expanding programs and services to 
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further benefit the health and well-being of area residents; 
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and be it further
 
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    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
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delivered to the Round Lake Area Park District as an expression 
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of our esteem and appreciation.