HR0303 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to congratulate Scott Crane of Northbrook on receiving the Robert Ross Personal Achievement Award for the State of Illinois, presented by the Muscular Dystrophy Association, on May 3, 2011; and

WHEREAS, Scott has a rare form of Muscular Dystrophy called Centronuclear Myopathy; after graduation from Glenbrook North High School he attended community college, volunteered at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, and worked at the Corner Bakery Cafe at Northbrook Court in Northbrook; and

WHEREAS, Scott is being honored for his creation of "In Chef's Hands-Food Therapy for the Soul," a charity that pairs individuals with special needs who also have a passion for cooking and food with renowned chefs for a unique, one-on-one experience; and

WHEREAS, Through his cousin, Scott was introduced to Chef Rodelio Agilbot, the "Food Buddha"; Chef Agilbot invited Scott and his family to brunch at Sunda Restaurant where he worked with Scott, showing him how to roll sushi and how to make the Chef's signature dish; through this experience, Scott came up with the idea of pairing chefs with special needs individuals; and

WHEREAS, In addition, Scott has written the Midwest Hospice Cookbook and writes a food blog; and

WHEREAS, The Robert Ross Personal Achievement Award recognizes the exemplary accomplishments and community service of people who have a neuromuscular disease; Scott is the first person from the Chicago area to receive this honor; and

WHEREAS, Scott is the son of Teena and Michael Crane of Northbrook; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Scott Crane on receiving the Robert Ross Personal Achievement Award for the State of Illinois and wish Scott the best of luck as he competes for the 2012 Muscular Dystrophy National Award, to be announced on the Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Telethon in September; and be it further

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