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HOUSE RESOLUTION

  
 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of 
3Representatives wish to recognize the life of Sensei Fred 
4Jordan, CEO of American Martial Arts Science Association, Inc.; 
5and
  
 
6    WHEREAS, As a young teen, Sensei Jordan began to learn 
7martial arts for discipline, self-defense, and fitness; this 
8helped him excel in activities outside of the martial arts; he 
9soon became one of the youngest instructors of martial arts 
10classes and became known for providing teachings that could 
11enhance a person's outlook on life and promote individual 
12success; and
  
 
13    WHEREAS, In 1994, Sensei Jordan enlisted in the United 
14States Marine Corps and became a Marine Corps Martial Arts 
15Instructor; he continued his studies in Thailand, South Korea, 
16and Japan and received recognition as a Master Martial Artist; 
17and
  
 
18    WHEREAS, In 2003, Sensei Jordan founded the American 
19Martial Arts Science Association, Inc., a national institute 
20providing human development and health education through the 
21science of martial arts; his success has led him to be 
22recognized twice with Resolutions from the City of Chicago for 
 
 
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1providing outstanding leadership for social development and 
2academic enhancement; and
  
 
3    WHEREAS, Sensei Jordan has pioneered over 300 program 
4partnerships with schools and community organizations; his 
5teachings have demonstrated a 97% improvement in student 
6testing and 98% improvement in social behavior for more than 
74,000 school age youth; and
  
 
8    WHEREAS, Sensei Jordan uses the practice of martial arts 
9science to provide structure for health and human development 
10in public and charter schools in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York 
11City, Miami, and Houston; therefore, be it
  
 
12    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE 
13HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we 
14recognize the life of Sensei Fred Jordan and we thank him for 
15his commitment to the betterment of his community; and be it 
16further
  
 
17    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
18presented to Sensei Jordan as an expression of our respect and 
19esteem.