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HOUSE RESOLUTION

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

  
 
4    WHEREAS, Beatrice Scescke and the Chicago Rewilding 
5Society believe interacting with animals amplifies joy, sparks 
6a connection to nature, and  can be extremely therapeutic, 
7especially in a city environment; therefore, be it
  
 
8    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE 
9HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that 
10we recognize Beatrice Scescke for her work in creating the 
11Chicago Rewilding Society and for making spaces for nature and 
12natural activities within Chicago; and be it further
  
 
13    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
14presented to Beatrice Scescke as a symbol of our esteem and 
15respect.