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HOUSE RESOLUTION


 
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    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of 
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Representatives are pleased to congratulate Jim Shook on his 
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retirement from the Round Lake Area Park District Board; and

 
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    WHEREAS, Jim Shook began his time on the Round Lake Area 
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Park District Board on January 14, 1988; and

 
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    WHEREAS, He served on numerous State-level boards and 
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committees for the Illinois Association of Park Districts and 
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was awarded the Commissioner of the Year award from the 
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Illinois Association of Park Districts in 2003; and

 
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    WHEREAS, During his time on the Park District Board many 
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projects were completed, including: the Nature Center, the 
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Aquatic Center, the Fitness Center, two Skate Parks, the Site 
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II Child Development Center, the Teen Center, the golf course 
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clubhouse, the Sports Center, an expansion of the Community 
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Center, and a warming house and concession stand were 
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completed; and

 
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    WHEREAS, Jim Shook is active in his church, helping in 
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local causes and traveling to the Southern United States to 
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help with hurricane relief; he has served as a youth and school 
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district sports coach in basketball, track, and baseball; and

 
 


 






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    WHEREAS, Jim Shook is a retired school teacher from Round 
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Lake Area School District 116; he has three children and six 
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grandchildren; 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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congratulate Jim Shook and wish him all the best in his future 
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endeavors; and be it further

 
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    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
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presented to Jim Shook as a symbol of our respect and esteem.