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1 HOUSE RESOLUTION
2 WHEREAS, Physical and sexual abuse of children is a
3 complex problem with far-reaching effects; its prevention and
4 treatment require specialized clinical care and a range of
5 additional services that address the needs of abused children
6 in the context of family, school, community, and the child
7 protection system; and
8 WHEREAS, Child Abuse Unit for Studies, Education and
9 Services (C.A.U.S.E.S.) was founded in 1975 by Nahman
10 Greenburg, M.D., an eminent child psychiatrist, to address
11 all phases of the problem of violence toward children,
12 including sexual abuse; and
13 WHEREAS, C.A.U.S.E.S. has provided comprehensive and
14 intensive therapy services to sexually and physically abused
15 children; with the combined efforts of this organization and
16 the citizens of this State, they are working to make a
17 difference in the lives of all children who suffer from
18 abuse; and
19 WHEREAS, Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White, one of
20 Illinois' greatest humanitarians, has been recognized for his
21 diligent commitment to under served and under privileged
22 children throughout the State of Illinois; and
23 WHEREAS, On Tuesday April 15, C.A.U.S.E.S., will pay
24 tribute to the Honorable Jesse White with the Child Advocate
25 of the Year Award to be given during Child Abuse Prevention
26 Month; the annual dinner will begin at 6:00 p.m. at the
27 Hilton Chicago on Michigan Avenue; therefore, be it
28 RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
29 NINETY-THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
30 we commend the Child Abuse Unit Studies, Education and
31 Services (C.A.U.S.E.S.) for its continued efforts and join in
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1 paying tribute to the Honorable Jesse White for his
2 outstanding commitment to the children throughout the State
3 of Illinois; and be it further
4 RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
5 presented to the Board of Directors of The Child Abuse Unit
6 for Studies, Education and Services and the Honorable Jesse
7 White.