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1 | | HOUSE RESOLUTION
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2 | | WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of |
3 | | Representatives wish to congratulate the Rockford Rescue |
4 | | Mission on the occasion of its 50th anniversary of serving the |
5 | | Rockford community; and
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6 | | WHEREAS, The Rockford Rescue Mission opened its doors in |
7 | | 1964 and has been dedicated to helping the homeless and needy |
8 | | around the community ever since; and
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9 | | WHEREAS, The Rockford Rescue Mission has provided 58,767 |
10 | | nights of lodging, 164,455 meals, 159,355 miscellaneous items, |
11 | | 10,019 counseling sessions, and 2,684 Hope Clinic patient |
12 | | visits to those in need; and
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13 | | WHEREAS, The Rockford Rescue Mission works to serve the |
14 | | community with integrity and excellence; the mission rejoices |
15 | | in lives changed by God and instills core values, such as |
16 | | living for the glory of God, and respecting human dignity, |
17 | | which has helped Rockford Rescue Mission become a staple when |
18 | | it comes to helping those in need; and
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19 | | WHEREAS, Over the last 50 years, the Rockford Rescue |
20 | | Mission has proved true to its mission statement, which has |
21 | | allowed the Rescue Mission to be open for so many years and |