HR0555 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to congratulate the Stokovich Family on 70 years of providing specialized care for older adults; and

WHEREAS, In 1949, Slavko and Dorothy Stokovich originally started with an assisted living community in Lake Villa; in 1977, they built Libertyville Manor on Peterson Road in Libertyville; and

WHEREAS, Brothers John and Milan Stokovich are committed to continuing the family tradition of providing care with respect and dignity, started by their late parents and their late brother Nick; the same "family caring for family" care continues with a dedicated staff, many of whom have been providing services for residents and their families for decades; the facility provides senior day care, respite stays, independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled care being offered 24 hours per day and 7 days per week; and

WHEREAS, The Young At Heart Preschool and Day Care was opened in 1989 and continues to offer programming and care for six week olds through age six; intergenerational programming and activities can be seen regularly in the interaction between the children from Young At Heart and the "Grandmas and Grandpas" in the senior units; and

WHEREAS, John and Milan Stokovich also continue the tradition of support for the community; they host everything from a 16-year-old's family birthday party to meetings, programs, and events for the Green Oaks, Libertyville, Mundelein, Vernon Hills (GLMV) Chamber of Commerce, religious, civic organizations, officiating groups, and businesses, offering the beautiful Atrium-Great Room at no charge as well as the vast trails on the grounds; fundraising walks and educational programs are also conducted on the campus; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate the Stokovich Family on 70 years of providing specialized care for older adults, and we wish them many more wonderful years; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the Stokovich Family as a symbol of our respect and esteem.