HR0640 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to congratulate the citizens of Streamwood as they celebrate the 50th anniversary of the incorporation of the community; and

WHEREAS, Streamwood's 50th anniversary will be commemorated at the 14th annual Summer Celebration at Hoosier Grove Park, named after the former farming community where Streamwood is now located; and

WHEREAS, Events will include children's rides and crafts, the business expo, and performances by rock bands "The StingRays" and "Modern Day Romeos"; and

WHEREAS, This year's theme, "Fifty and Fabulous," will be reflected during the Saturday parade; parade marshals will include three pioneers of Streamwood's earliest days, Irene Curtis and Lois and George Venzke, who helped turn the village from a collection of housing developments into a true community; and

WHEREAS, When Irene Curtis and her late husband, Arthur, and Lois and George Venzke moved to Streamwood in 1958, only months after its incorporation, they found the developers running the village and catering to business interests; affordable housing was what moved them and other families from other cities; there were no schools, stores, or other services in the early years of the village; both Irene Curtis and Lois Venzke became strongly involved in trying to persuade Elgin-based school district U-46 to open schools nearer to Streamwood, but Streamwood did not even have a high school until 1980; and

WHEREAS, George Venzke helped establish the Poplar Creek Public Library in the village and served as a trustee for 10 years; he also served the village as a member of the zoning board of appeals; and Lois Venzke continues to serve on the village's human-relations commission; and

WHEREAS, Streamwood has a population of nearly 36,500 people; it is located 33 miles northwest of Chicago, just minutes from O'Hare Airport, and is a steadily growing community; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate the men, women, and children of Streamwood as they celebrate the 50th anniversary of their community; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Billie D. Roth, Village President of Streamwood, as a symbol of our respect and admiration.