HR0729 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to congratulate Samantha Stautz of Grandwood Park for her fundraising efforts on behalf of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and the Ron Santo Walk for Diabetes; and

WHEREAS, After attending the Ron Santo Walk for Diabetes Samantha decided to do more for the cause of juvenile diabetes; at first she thought of a bake sale, then made the decision to do a carnival for children to attend while their parents were shopping; and

WHEREAS, Her fourth annual Kids Carnival was held September 13, 2009 at Grandwood Park; entertainment and activities included the Serpent Safari of Gurnee Mills, a petting zoo from Buggy Whip Farm, performances by Magic Gary, face painting, a bake sale, games, and a clown; and

WHEREAS, Samantha promoted her event through WIIL Rock radio in Pleasant Prairie; the carnival attracts about 250 people each year and has raised over $7,000; and

WHEREAS, Samantha was inspired to do more because her cousin, Grace, was diagnosed with diabetes at an early age; Samantha used the carnival to promote her Ron Santo Walk for a Cure team, Grace's Angels; and

WHEREAS, The carnival was also supported by more than 30 local sponsors, plus family, friends, and neighbors that helped with the event; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we thank Samantha Stautz for her hard work and dedication to others through Grace's Angels and her annual Kids Carnival; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Samantha Stautz as a symbol of our respect and admiration.