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HOUSE RESOLUTION


 
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    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of 
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Representatives have learned that a resident of the State of 
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Illinois, through sad and tragic circumstances,  has earned an 
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important distinction and will be appropriately honored in the 
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near future; and

 
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    WHEREAS, We are deeply disturbed to see a life full of 
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promise suddenly snapped closed; while we remember and reflect 
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on the inspirational life of 22 year-old Ryan Rendleman, who 
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became the victim of a traffic accident last spring while on 
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the way to a photo assignment in Southern Illinois; and

 
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    WHEREAS, This native of Batavia and honors graduate of 
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Southern Illinois University in Carbondale touched many lives 
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through his giving personality, abundant talent, and devotion 
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to his faith; and

 
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    WHEREAS, His creativity as a photojournalist was matched 
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with a passion to help fellow students, learn from faculty and 
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staff at the Daily Egyptian, and speak candidly when he 
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detected shortcomings; and

 
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    WHEREAS, The Illinois House of Representatives takes this 
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opportunity to salute the decision to add his name to the 
 


 






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Journalists Memorial at the Newseum in Washington, D.C. on 
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March 30, 2009; and

 
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    WHEREAS, He becomes the first collegiate journalist to be 
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included with over 1,900 fellow professionals from around the 
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world who have lost their lives while gathering news; 
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therefore, be it

 
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    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE 
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NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we 
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extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Ryan 
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Rendleman and recognize his outstanding contributions that 
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have made Illinois a better place for all its citizens; and be 
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it further

 
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    RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be 
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presented to the family of Ryan Rendleman and the Southern 
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Illinois University in Carbondale as symbols of our sincere 
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sympathy.