HR0329 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are delighted to congratulate Knight's Action Park of Springfield on the occasion of its 91st anniversary; and

WHEREAS, Knight's Action Park was founded in 1930 by George Knight Sr. after he spent several years touring the country as the caddy for four time U.S. Open winner Willy Anderson; and

WHEREAS, George Knight Jr. and his wife Audrey introduced an archery range in 1951 and later opened a family entertainment center; and

WHEREAS, Knight's Action Park spans 60 acres along I-72 on the south side of Springfield and has been managed by three generations of the Knight family; and

WHEREAS, Over the years, Knight's Action Park has expanded to include a waterpark, a pub, and the popular drive-in movie theater; and

WHEREAS, Knight's Action Park employs 200 seasonal workers and 10 permanent employees and provides youth throughout our community with their first job and countless memories that will last them a lifetime; and

WHEREAS, Knight's Action Park was deeply affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, but due to support from programs like the Paycheck Protection Plan and the support of the Springfield community, the Knight family is planning to reopen stronger than ever in the near future; and

WHEREAS, Knight's Action Park has provided families throughout central Illinois with many enjoyable summer outings over the past 91 years and will continue to do so as the Knight family works to reopen; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Knight's Action Park and the entire Knight family on 91 years of operation and for providing a place for families to enjoy time together; and be it further

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