HR0307 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to congratulate Lillian Pagni on the occasion of receiving the Altrusa International Club of Elgin, Inc., Woman of the Year 2013 Award; and

WHEREAS, Lillian Pagni exemplifies the Altrusa Keys of Amity, Loyalty, Talent, Reciprocity, Unity, Service, and Achievement; and

WHEREAS, Lillian Pagni is a member of the Fine Line Creative Art Center in St. Charles, where she exhibits her Tuscany landscapes and life-like animal kingdom inspired pastel oil artwork; she hosts and sponsors a plein-air painting event on the grounds of her home, where artists enjoy the camaraderie, energy, and creativity of being together and capture the beauty of nature; she is also a member of the national Oil Pastel Society; her stunning painting of Mother Theresa has been used by the hospital as a focal point of a greeting card; and

WHEREAS, Lillian Pagni has extended her talents and leadership outside of the Elgin community as well; she has donated her works of art to worthy causes, including donating her beloved painting of the late Walter Payton to the Walter and Connie Payton Foundation for Children; her paintings of Michael Jordan, Mike Singletary, Frank Thomas, and Tiger Woods have all been donated to children's charities; she has served as a chair of numerous fund-raising activities at Provena Saint Joseph Hospital and was the recipient of the hospital's prestigious DOVE Award for demonstrating outstanding values, leadership, and excellence in 2005; and

WHEREAS, Lillian Pagni has demonstrated many significant achievements in the arts and several of her achievements have benefited Elgin and the surrounding Fox Valley Community greatly; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Lillian Pagni on the occasion of receiving the Altrusa International Club of Elgin, Inc., Woman of the Year 2013 Award and wish her all the best in her future endeavors; and be it further

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