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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, On October 30, 2010, the Hellenic Bar Association
3of Illinois will host its 60th Annual Installation Dinner Dance
4and Scholarship Ball; and
 
5    WHEREAS, The purposes and objectives of the Association are
6to establish and maintain the honor and dignity of the
7profession of the law and to promote the general welfare of the
8member thereof; to improve the public understanding of the role
9of Hellenism in the law; to cultivate social relationships
10among its members; to increase the usefulness of the legal
11profession in promoting the due administration of justice and
12the public good; and to promote the interests of the public and
13advocate for the legal rights of the people of the United
14States; and
 
15    WHEREAS, The mission of the Association is to improve the
16effectiveness and efficiency of the administration of justice
17in the State of Illinois and the United States of America;
18increase members' effectiveness and efficiency in the practice
19of law; ensure that bench and bar adhere to acceptable
20professional and legal standards; improve public understanding
21of the functions and importance of our legal and constitutional
22system and encourage respect therefor; increase public
23understanding and respect for the legal profession; and

 

 

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1increase public understanding of the role of Hellenism in the
2law; and
 
3    WHEREAS, Officers, directors, members, and their families
4and friends of the Hellenic Bar Association of Illinois will
5join together for this annual event; and
 
6    WHEREAS, The members of the Hellenic Bar Association of
7Illinois are proud of the Association's longevity and
8commitment to the Greek and legal communities; therefore, be it
 
9    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
10NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
11congratulate the Hellenic Bar Association of Illinois on its
1260th Annual Installation Dinner Dance and Scholarship Ball; and
13be it further
 
14    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
15presented to Harry J. Fournier, President of the Hellenic Bar
16Association of Illinois as an expression of our respect and
17esteem and with best wishes.