HR1453 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to recognize Molly Feller on her achievements in the Girl Scouts of America Youth Organization and her efforts to improve her neighborhood; and

WHEREAS, Molly Feller, a rising ninth grade resident of Norwood Park received a Girl Scout Silver Award at the Girl Scout Troop 21008 Investiture Ceremony at Immaculate Conception School; and

WHEREAS, The Girl Scout Silver Award is an award that challenges girls to be their best; it is the second highest National Girl Scout award and the highest award at the Cadette level to which Molly Feller belongs; and

WHEREAS, Before a Girl Scout can attempt to earn a Silver Award she must complete a Girl Scout Journey and learn the skills needed to take the next step by earning the Journey awards, which include creating and carrying out a Take Action project; and

WHEREAS, The Girl Scout Silver Award is a seven-step process with a minimum time commitment of 50 hours to prove that one is a leader who is organized, determined, and dedicated to improving her community; and

WHEREAS, Molly Feller has been working at The Danish Home of Chicago, a retirement community in her neighborhood, to paint sidewalks, safety curbs, spray paint fences, and perform other tasks for the betterment of the home and its residents; and

WHEREAS, Molly Feller identified a threat to songbirds residing peacefully outside of the senior home and wanted to take action; and

WHEREAS, Molly Feller led fellow scouts in the effort to build birdhouses to protect the beloved birds of the community from predators; and

WHEREAS, Molly Feller developed relationships with residents of the retirement community and successfully completed a sustainable project that will live on in the community; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we recognize Molly Feller on her achievements in the Girl Scouts of America Youth Organization and her efforts to improve her neighborhood; and be it further

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