HR0048 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Montford Point Marine Association, Inc. Chicago Chapter 2 has been headquartered at 7011 South Vincennes Avenue since 1983; it consists of members who have served in every American conflict from World War II to Operation Iraqi Freedom; and

WHEREAS, The Montford Point Marine Association has donated tens of thousands of dollars to scholarship programs, shut-in veterans, and needy families; and

WHEREAS, The banquet halls of the headquarters have been used as a meeting place in the community for events such as weddings, Masonic groups, and Greek organizations; and

WHEREAS, In 2011, President Barack Obama awarded the Congressional Gold Medal to every member of the Montford Point Marines both living and deceased; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we urge Cook County to grant an extension to Montford Point Marine Association, Inc. Chicago Chapter 2 so that they might raise funds to pay off $75,000 in back taxes and continue to provide valuable support to the community.