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1
HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2     WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3 Representatives are pleased to congratulate Commander John
4 Schwartz and the members of Oswego American Legion Post 675 on
5 the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the Post; and
 
6     WHEREAS, The anniversary will be celebrated on November 8,
7 2008; and
 
8     WHEREAS, Over their history, American Legion Post 675 has
9 contributed to the community in many ways, including a memorial
10 dedicated to listing the sacrifices and accomplishments of
11 veterans of the area; and
 
12     WHEREAS, The Post continues to participate in parades,
13 provide honor guards for veterans' funerals, teaches flag
14 etiquette and patriotism in the schools, conducts an annual
15 oratorical contest in the two Oswego High Schools, annually
16 co-sponsors the Senior Health Fair, and participates in many
17 other community and veteran-related events; therefore, be it
 
18     RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
19 NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
20 congratulate the many people who make up American Legion Post
21 675 and wish them all the best in their continued endeavors to

 

 

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1 serve veterans; and be it further
 
2     RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
3 presented to Commander John Schwartz as a symbol of our respect
4 and esteem.