HR0970 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to congratulate Knights of Columbus Council #12173 on the occasion of its 20th anniversary on March 26, 2018; and

WHEREAS, The Knights of Columbus, comprised of male members of the Roman Catholic faith, was first founded in 1882 on the core principal of helping the most-needy in the community; currently, there are 15,000 councils world-wide; and

WHEREAS, St. Michael the Archangel Knights of Columbus Chicago Police Council #12173 was founded on March 26, 1998 and named after the acknowledged Patron Saint of Police Officers, Soldiers, and Paratroopers; it is the first and only Knights of Columbus council solely comprised of, and dedicated to, active and retired members of law enforcement, the judiciary, and the military; and

WHEREAS, Council #12173 has members that represent areas including Chicago, Cook County, and over 40 suburbs; it has additional members in Arizona, Florida, Nevada, Texas, and Virginia; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Knights of Columbus Council #12173 on its 20th anniversary, and we wish it many more successful years; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Knights of Columbus Council #12173 as a symbol of our respect and esteem.