HR1103 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to congratulate Ryan Ornstein on the occasion of achieving the rank of Eagle Scout with Boy Scout Troop 73 in Grayslake; and

WHEREAS, Ryan Ornstein is a junior at Grayslake North High School; he is an accomplished athlete, playing center for the Knights' football team and left field for the Knights' baseball team; he is also a member of the Student Advisory Board for the Illinois State Board of Education and the Fox Valley Conference leadership panel; and

WHEREAS, Ryan Ornstein has been a dedicated Boy Scout since the age of 10, when his picture appeared as the top popcorn salesman in the organization; and

WHEREAS, Ryan Ornstein's service project, which he completed to gain the rank of Eagle Scout, was the construction of playground at the Early Education Center for Round Lake District 116, where his mother works; with the help of over 500 volunteer hours and $22,000 worth of total donations, Mr. Ornstein was able to make a playground that many children enjoy on a daily basis; and

WHEREAS, Ryan Ornstein will participate in his Eagle Ceremony on April 6, 2008 at Shepherd of the Lakes Church in Grayslake; and

WHEREAS, Ryan Ornstein should be very proud of the hard work and dedication that has brought him this great achievement; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Ryan Ornstein on the occasion of achieving the rank of Eagle Scout and wish him continued success and happiness in the future; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Ryan Ornstein as a symbol of our esteem and respect.