HR0109 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to congratulate Jen Rubino of Park Ridge for being an Illinois Distinguished Finalist in the Prudential Spirit of Community Award program; and

WHEREAS, The Prudential Spirit of Community Award, presented by Prudential Financial in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals, honors young volunteers across America who have demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to serving their communities; and

WHEREAS, Jen Rubino earned this award by giving generously of her time and energy to create "Cards for Hospitalized Kids", a national nonprofit organization that has provided more than 10,000 greeting cards to hospitalized children nationwide; she started the charity after receiving a handmade card during one of her many hospital stays; she has since reached out to young card-making volunteers through the internet and social media and has encouraged celebrities to make and send cards as well; and

WHEREAS, The success of the State of Illinois, the strength of our communities, and the overall vitality of American society depend, in great measure, upon the dedication of young people like Jen Rubino, who use their considerable talents and resources to serve others; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate and honor Jen Rubino for being an Illinois Distinguished Finalist in the Prudential Spirit of Community Award program, recognize her outstanding record of volunteer service, peer leadership, and community spirit, and extend our best wishes for her continued success and happiness in the future; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Jen Rubino as a symbol of our respect and esteem.