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1 HOUSE RESOLUTION
2 WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3 Representatives congratulate Marjorie A.M. Benson on her
4 retirement from the governing board of the Hyde Park Youth
5 Symphony; and
6 WHEREAS, Marjorie A.M. Benson has been affiliated with
7 the Hyde Park Youth Symphony since 1987 as a member of the
8 advisory and governing board and has brought her decisive
9 leadership and optimism to its deliberations; and
10 WHEREAS, Ms. Benson has generously shared her musical
11 talents by accompanying the musicians of the orchestra in
12 concerts and at the annual spring benefit; and
13 WHEREAS, Ms. Benson has served as general manager of the
14 orchestra since 1996 and in that capacity has encouraged and
15 appreciated the best efforts of the orchestral staff; she has
16 been gracious in involving parents in the programs of the
17 Symphony and has enjoyed the uniqueness of each student; and
18 WHEREAS, Ms. Benson has been a strong link to the music
19 teachers of the community and has initiated a program of
20 summer chamber music workshops in Hyde Park; and
21 WHEREAS, Ms. Benson volunteers her talents to other
22 musical organizations as well, including the Gilbert and
23 Sullivan Opera Company of Chicago and the Sherwood
24 Conservatory of Music; and
25 WHEREAS, Marjorie Benson has served as an inspiration to
26 all who have worked with and known her; therefore, be it
27 RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
28 NINETY-THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
29 we honor Marjorie A.M. Benson for all her hard work and
30 dedication as she retires from the governing board of the
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1 Hyde Park Youth Symphony and recognize the great contribution
2 she has made to the musical life of the young people of this
3 State; and be it further
4 RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
5 presented to Marjorie A.M. Benson and to the Hyde Park Youth
6 Symphony as an expression of our respect and esteem.