HR0697 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to recognize the Junior League of Chicago, Inc. on its history of promoting civic welfare and advancing women leaders for the past 112 years; and

WHEREAS, Founded by Lucy McCormick Blair Linn in 1912, the Junior League of Chicago was initially established to elevate young women to the forefront of the industrial and social issues confronting Chicago, with members collectively working together to address those issues through positive and impactful change; and

WHEREAS, Today, the Junior League of Chicago is a metropolitan nonprofit organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of its members, and improving the community through effective action and leadership of trained volunteers; the organization reaches out to women of all races, religions, and national origins who demonstrate an interest in and a commitment to voluntarism; and

WHEREAS, The Junior League of Chicago has remained dedicated to its mission, leading to the development and execution of significant projects in response to the evolving needs of the community; the organization has spearheaded a number of historic projects through the years, including the opening of the Chicago Children's Museum, the creation of the first Victim Witness Assistance program, the founding of the Junior Museum and Volunteer Guide Program at the Art Institute of Chicago, the funding of the first consultation clinic for epilepsy, and the opening of the first pediatric psychiatry center in the country, among others; and

WHEREAS, The Junior League of Chicago has continued efforts to empower at-risk families through advocating for essential needs, literacy, and violence prevention and awareness; for over a century, the organization has partnered with various community organizations, non-profits, and schools to achieve its mission and has supported several entities through volunteerism and fundraising efforts, including the Chicago Public Library, Cradles to Crayons, Green City Market, Lincoln Park Community Services, Sarah's Circle, and Ronald McDonald House Charities; and

WHEREAS, Through its numerous partnerships, the Junior League of Chicago annually donates over 125,000 volunteer hours to agencies and programs supporting child welfare and education, and it also raises thousands of dollars each year to bolster the efforts of its collaborating community organizations; and

WHEREAS, The Junior League of Chicago bestows on its members the opportunity to become exceptionally qualified civic leaders through camaraderie, mentorship, training, and its programs and activities; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we recognize the Junior League of Chicago, Inc. on its history of promoting civic welfare and advancing women leaders, and we wish the organization continued success in its endeavors; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the Junior League of Chicago as an expression of our esteem and respect.