HR0536 94TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The Mikva Challenge was founded in 1997 as a tribute to Abner and Zoe Mikva who have fostered a dedication to community service in thousands of young people across the Chicago area; and

WHEREAS, The essential philosophy of all Mikva Challenge programs is that the best way for young people to learn civics is to actively participate in the democratic process; and

WHEREAS, The Mikva Youth Advocacy Club involves 25 students working to create action plans on issues of concern to them; this year's focus is on education funding; students will utilize media promotion for their issues as well as dialogue with public officials on their issues; students will also travel to Springfield to discuss their education recommendations with lawmakers; and

WHEREAS, Another initiative of the Mikva Challenge involves helping high schools to form relationships with local businesses in order to offer part-time jobs to students from local high schools; the First Step program would require high schools to implement work skill programs for all students to prepare them for the workplace; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we recognize the Mikva Youth Advocacy Club and the Mikva Challenge for the outstanding work that young people are doing through Club programs; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the Mikva Youth Advocacy Club as an expression of our respect and esteem.