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HOUSE RESOLUTION


 
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    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of 
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Representatives are pleased to congratulate the winners of the 
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2008 YWCA Women of Distinction Awards; and

 
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    WHEREAS, The Young Women's Christian Association of the 
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United States of America is a women's membership movement, 
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nourished by its roots in the Christian faith and sustained by 
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the richness of many beliefs and values; strengthened by 
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diversity, the association draws together members who strive to 
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create opportunities for women's growth, leadership and power 
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in order to attain a common vision of peace, justice, freedom, 
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and dignity for all people; and

 
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    WHEREAS, The Women of Distinction Awards Program is a 
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nationally established YWCA event designed to both highlight 
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the accomplishments of individual women and provide models of 
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achievements to which the next generation of women leaders can 
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aspire; and

 
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    WHEREAS, The YWCA Women of Distinction are selected based 
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upon significant contributions in areas such as, but not 
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limited to, the arts, business, communications/media, 
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community service, education, entrepreneurship, social 
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service, government/politics, and the professions; nominees 
 


 






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were evaluated based upon their volunteerism, professional 
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achievements, and activities that promote the empowerment of 
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women and/or activities that promote tolerance and diversity; 
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and

 
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    WHEREAS, The 2008 YWCA Women of Distinction are Sharon 
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Arnold, Janet Biermann, Gail Drillinger, Barbara Hinson, 
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Margaret Hopkins, Pat King, Virginia Long, Patricia Morrissey, 
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Judge Kyle Napp, Audrey Ridenhower, Nancy Whitlow, and Eva Faye 
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Zeisset; and

 
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    WHEREAS, The 2008 YWCA Women of Distinction serve as models 
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of hard work, integrity, and dedication for the people of the 
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State of Illinois; therefore, be it

 
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    RESOLVED, BY THE  HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE 
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NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we 
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congratulate the winners of the 2008 YWCA Women of Distinction 
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Awards on the occasion of their victory and wish them continued 
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success and happiness in the future; and be it further

 
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    RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be 
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presented to the winners of the 2008 YWCA Women of Distinction 
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Awards as a symbol of our esteem and respect.