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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 pastor and 
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congregation of St. Patrick Church in Decatur on the 100th 
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anniversary of the church dedication; and
  
 
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    WHEREAS, The cornerstone of the current building was laid 
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in 1908; the dedication of the new building was on November 21, 
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1908; and
  
 
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    WHEREAS, An eight-room school was completed in 1913; St. 
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Joseph Hall was opened by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) in 
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1947; and the rectory was built in 1949; and
  
 
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    WHEREAS, The 100th anniversary of the parish was celebrated 
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in 1953; the church was remodeled in 1955 and the basement was 
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remodeled in 1957; and in 1976 the church was renovated and air 
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conditioning was installed; and
  
 
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    WHEREAS, In 1982 the steeple roof was replaced; in 1987 an 
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elevator, ramp, and vestibule were installed; and in 1992 a 
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restoration campaign was started with the renovation completed 
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in 2002; and
  
 
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    WHEREAS, The sesquicentennial celebration was in 2003 with 
 


 






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Bishop George Lucas presiding; therefore, be it
  
 
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    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE 
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NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we 
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congratulate the pastor and congregation of St. Patrick Church 
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and wish them the best for the future; and be it further
  
 
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    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
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presented to Father Jeff Grant as a symbol of our respect and 
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esteem.