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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2     WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3 Representatives are pleased to congratulate the Beth Tikvah
4 Congregation in Hoffman Estates on the occasion of the
5 congregation's 50th anniversary; and
 
6     WHEREAS, Founded in 1958 by thirteen families looking to
7 raise their children with the same principles and teachings as
8 their ancestors, the Beth Tikvah Congregation is a Reform
9 Jewish Community which currently serves over 300 families; and
 
10     WHEREAS, The Beth Tikvah Congregation has dedicated much of
11 their time and energy over the last 50 years to delivering a
12 meaningful educational experience, from pre-school to
13 continuing adult education; the Beth Tikvah Religious School
14 has an enrollment of over 250 children and boasts a
15 multi-station computer lab to enhance Jewish learning, as well
16 as programs that offer Hebrew and Judaica studies for high
17 school credit; and
 
18     WHEREAS, The Beth Tikvah Congregation has witnessed the
19 incredible growth within the region, from farmland to the
20 bustling suburb that it is today; the congregation has also
21 maintained an active presence in their community, providing
22 many beneficial services, such as supporting a sister Temple in

 

 

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1 Krasnador, Russia, their wonderful Outreach support
2 organization, and supporting Jewish social activities for
3 their members through their congregational affiliates,
4 Sisterhood, the Men's Club, and LAFF (Life after Fifty-Five);
5 and
 
6     WHEREAS, The kindness and civic dedication displayed by the
7 congregation of the Beth Tikvah Congregation is worthy of the
8 greatest respect; therefore, be it
 
9     RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
10 NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
11 congratulate the Beth Tikvah Congregation in Hoffman Estates on
12 the occasion of the congregation's 50th anniversary and wish
13 them continued success and happiness in the future; and be it
14 further
 
15     RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
16 presented to the Beth Tikvah Congregation as a symbol of our
17 esteem and respect.