Bill Text: IL HR0889 | 2009-2010 | 96th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulates Sue Helen Long on her 100th birthday.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2010-02-10 - Resolution Adopted [HR0889 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2009-HR0889-Introduced.html

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HOUSE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
Representatives are pleased to congratulate Sue Helen Long, a
longtime faithful member of Covenant Faith Church of God in
Chicago, on her 100th birthday; and
WHEREAS, Sue Helen Long celebrated her 100th birthday on
January 2, 2010; she was born on that date in 1910 in Clemson,
South Carolina; and
WHEREAS, She is a community activist who has worked to
beautify the community; she has worked with the Cub Scouts as a
den mother, served on the Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
board, and in the 1970s she was a missionary, visiting 17
islands with her church; and
WHEREAS, She is a founding member of the Covenant
Faith/Emerald Avenue Church of God; she has served with the
church for 73 years as a choir member, on the usher board, and
working with small children in the nursery; and
WHEREAS, She is the mother of seven children, with five
sons who served in the armed forces; and
WHEREAS, Her home has always been open to people in need;

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she is dearly loved by her church for her wisdom, insight, and
humor; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
congratulate Sue Helen Long on the centennial of her birth and
wish her continued good health and happiness; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
presented to Sue Helen Long as a symbol of our respect and
esteem.