HR0199 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to commend young Logan Brinson of Alpha, whose love of reading and sharing books with others led him to open three book-sharing locations in his home town and one in the neighboring village of Rio, all of which are known as "Logan's Little Library"; and

WHEREAS, After moving to Alpha with his family in 2017, Logan Brinson, a five-year-old student, took action when he found that his community did not have a public library; and

WHEREAS, Logan Brinson started his own "little library" in the front yard of his family's home as a way to share his love of reading with his community, allowing Alpha residents to pick up a book they might be interested in reading or share a book that others might enjoy; and

WHEREAS, The success of the first Logan's Little Library led to the need for a second location in Alpha, recognizing that some children and families might not be able to easily cross US Highway 150 to access his first location; Alpha's third location is now being established in the local pharmacy; a fourth location in the neighboring Village of Rio is also being established; and

WHEREAS, Due to Logan Brinson's hard work and innovative idea, more than 2,000 books from 22 states and 13 countries have been donated; and

WHEREAS, Logan Brinson's commitment to his community has not gone without notice, as local, statewide, and national news media, and office holders have recognized his efforts aimed at increasing literacy and a sense of community, which is all-too-often diminishing in our modern times; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we join the many friends, fans, and supporters of Logan Brinson's "Little Library" in honoring founder Logan Brinson; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Logan Brinson as an expression of our esteem and respect.