HR0283 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives recognize the essential spirit of giving back to one's community; and

WHEREAS, The legacy of George and Emma Loveland continue to set the standard for public service through their establishment of the Loveland Community House even 75 years after opening its doors; and

WHEREAS, The Lovelands spent their lives in the Dixon area and were vitally interested in the community's progress; and

WHEREAS, The Lovelands believed that every individual deserves a social life, and therefore generously provided a building and equipment for the use of all who cared to participate in Loveland Community House's activities; and

WHEREAS, The Loveland Community House was built at a cost of $200,000 (over $3,200,000 in today's dollars) and dedicated in 1940; and

WHEREAS, The Loveland Community House is not only a beautiful structure, but includes a museum dedicated to local history and includes a collection of artwork from nationally known local artists; and

WHEREAS, The Loveland Community House attracts patrons for a multitude of events, from weddings to birthday parties, religious and professional functions, always at very low rates, keeping in the spirit of the Lovelands; and

WHEREAS, Another purposes of the Lovelands providing a community house, was to perpetuate the family name, a family whose roots in Dixon extend over 175 years, beginning when Otis Loveland's grandfather, George C. Loveland, came to Dixon with his wife, 2 sons and 3 daughters in 1837; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that in honor of the Loveland family's commitment to others, October 11, 2015 shall be designated as "Loveland Day" in the State of Illinois.