HR0754 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to congratulate the Skokie Caucus Party as they celebrate their 50th year at a celebration, October 27, 2007; and

WHEREAS, The Skokie Caucus Party is committed to assuring progressive, good government in the Village of Skokie; the Party is dedicated to encouraging individuals to participate in the public affairs of Skokie; it is the Party's conviction that the best way to promote honest and efficient government is through actively working to elect qualified candidates for public office; and

WHEREAS, In the decade following World War II, Skokie's proximity to Chicago led to an influx of new residents in search of a suburban life style; the Skokie Caucus party was established in an effort to bring professional, non-political management into government, to handle the operations and affairs of the Village of Skokie; 50 years later, the Party continues to ensure open, honest, and good government in the Village of Skokie through a coalition comprised of Democrats, Republicans, Independents, Non-political types, and residents of every ideology and background; and

WHEREAS, In 1959, Skokie Caucus Party candidates won elections and the Party has been successfully involved in the Skokie landscape since that time, ensuring open government that encourages public participation and professional management; and

WHEREAS, On October 27, 2007, the Skokie Caucus Party will hold a dinner dance to celebrate this milestone anniversary, assuring progressive good government in the Village of Skokie for 50 years; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate the Skokie Caucus Party on their 50th anniversary; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to a representative of the Skokie Caucus Party as a symbol of our respect and esteem.