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1 HOUSE RESOLUTION
2 WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3 Representatives wish to recognize Grace Boomgarden of Watseka
4 for her many years of exemplary public service; and
5 WHEREAS, Ms. Boomgarden has been an active member of her
6 community through two local organizations for decades; she
7 has been a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (V.F.W.)
8 for 40 years and has been a precinct committeeman for the
9 Iroquois County Democrats since 1979; and
10 WHEREAS, Ms. Boomgarden joined the V.F.W. Ladies
11 Auxiliary because her brother was a Prisoner of War in the
12 Battle of the Bulge; she enjoys her involvement with the
13 auxiliary because of the help she is able to give to
14 servicemen and veterans; and
15 WHEREAS, Her involvement with the Iroquois County
16 Democrats began when she was approached to be a precinct
17 committeeman; in 1984, she became the secretary and treasurer
18 for the Iroquois County Democrats; she also works on the
19 fundraisers, the spring brunch, and the Oktoberfest dinner;
20 and
21 WHEREAS, Ms. Boomgarden's legacy of community involvement
22 will long inspire the citizens of this State; therefore, be
23 it
24 RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
25 NINETY-THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
26 we thank Grace Boomgarden for many years of dedication to her
27 community and wish her well in all of her future endeavors;
28 and be it further
29 RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
30 presented to Grace Boomgarden as an expression of our respect
31 and esteem.