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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2     WHEREAS, The Mikva Challenge was founded in 1997 as a
3 tribute to Abner and Zoe Mikva who have fostered a dedication
4 to community service in thousands of young people across the
5 Chicago area; and
 
6     WHEREAS, The essential philosophy of all Mikva Challenge
7 programs is that the best way for young people to learn civics
8 is to actively participate in the democratic process; and
 
9     WHEREAS, The Mikva Youth Advocacy Club involves 25 students
10 working to create action plans on issues of concern to them;
11 this year's focus is on education funding; students will
12 utilize media promotion for their issues as well as dialogue
13 with public officials on their issues; students will also
14 travel to Springfield to discuss their education
15 recommendations with lawmakers; and
 
16     WHEREAS, Another initiative of the Mikva Challenge
17 involves helping high schools to form relationships with local
18 businesses in order to offer part-time jobs to students from
19 local high schools; the First Step program would require high
20 schools to implement work skill programs for all students to
21 prepare them for the workplace; therefore, be it
 
22     RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
23 NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
24 we recognize the Mikva Youth Advocacy Club and the Mikva
25 Challenge for the outstanding work that young people are doing
26 through Club programs; and be it further
 
27     RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
28 presented to the Mikva Youth Advocacy Club as an expression of
29 our respect and esteem.