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1 | | HOUSE RESOLUTION
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2 | | WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of |
3 | | Representatives wish to recognize Beatrice Scescke for her |
4 | | work in creating the Chicago Rewilding Society and for making |
5 | | spaces for nature and natural activities within Chicago; and
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6 | | WHEREAS, As a child, Beatrice Scescke lived in Ukrainian |
7 | | Village and then moved with her family to Logan Square, Palmer |
8 | | Square, and then the North Side, around Devon and Western; she |
9 | | currently lives in Garfield Park; and
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10 | | WHEREAS, Beatrice Scescke is the founder of the Chicago |
11 | | Rewilding Society, which is a neighborhood dreamscape nature |
12 | | sanctuary stationed in Garfield Park; and
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13 | | WHEREAS, Beatrice Scescke was inspired to create the |
14 | | sanctuary by her life experiences, including childhood trips |
15 | | to Kentucky, competing on the equestrian team in college, her |
16 | | agricultural major, and touring internationally working with |
17 | | horses and goats in the circus; and
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18 | | WHEREAS, Rescued animals living at the sanctuary include |
19 | | horses, goats, and chickens and can provide a feeling of |
20 | | connectivity with the humans they encounter; the society has |
21 | | participated in local events, providing pony rides for |