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HOUSE RESOLUTION

  
 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of 
3Representatives wish to recognize National Women of 
4Achievement, Inc.; and
  
 
5    WHEREAS, In 1975, Madame Maudest Walls Stewart of Houston, 
6Texas sought to make  a reality her longtime dream of creating 
7opportunities for women to be able to make contributions to the 
8welfare of one another, our youth, and our country; and
  
 
9    WHEREAS, Madame Stewart invited a group of women to her 
10home who had achieved great success in their various fields, 
11and on February 7, 1975 the National Women of Achievement was 
12founded; the Articles of Incorporation were signed April 9, 
131975 and filed April 10, 1975 in the Office of the Secretary of 
14the State of Texas, County of Harris; and
  
 
15    WHEREAS, National Women Of Achievement encourages youth 
16through its scholarship program and recognizes outstanding 
17community leaders through its  annual "Profiles of Prominence"; 
18and
  
 
19    WHEREAS, Chapters of National Women of Achievement have 
20been organized throughout the United States, including a 
21Chicago area chapter; and
  
 
 
 
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1    WHEREAS, The National Women Of Achievement's motto is 
2"Excellence and Promotion of Achievement: The Key to Success"; 
3therefore, be it
  
 
4    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE 
5HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we 
6recognize National Women of Achievement, Inc. and thank them 
7for their commitment to their community; and be it further
  
 
8    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
9presented to National Women Of Achievement as a symbol of our 
10respect and esteem.