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HR0591
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HOUSE RESOLUTION

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WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
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Representatives wish to congratulate Derrick Martell Rose on
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the retirement of his jersey by the Chicago Bulls on January
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24, 2026, an honor reserved for the most iconic figures in the
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history of one of the world's most renowned sports franchises;
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and

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WHEREAS, Derrick Rose was born in Chicago on October 4,
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1988, and he was raised on the South Side of Chicago, where his
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journey from neighborhood courts and Chicago Public Schools to
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international basketball stardom became a powerful symbol of
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perseverance, discipline, and possibility for young people
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across this State; and

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WHEREAS, Derrick Rose attended Beasley Academic Center,
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where he first developed the foundation of his academic and
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athletic life, before continuing his education and basketball
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career at Simeon Career Academy, which hosts one of Chicago's
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most storied basketball programs; and

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WHEREAS, At Simeon Career Academy, Derrick Rose led his
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team to a Chicago Public League championship and emerged as
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one of the nation's premier high school basketball players,
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exemplifying leadership, humility, and competitive excellence

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while representing his school and community with distinction;
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and

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WHEREAS, After a standout collegiate season at the
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University of Memphis, Derrick Rose was selected first overall
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in the 2008 NBA Draft by the Chicago Bulls, returning home to
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represent his city at the highest level of professional
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basketball; and

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WHEREAS, In 2011, at just 22 years old, Derrick Rose
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became the youngest player in NBA history to be named the
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league's Most Valuable Player, leading the Chicago Bulls to
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the best regular-season record in the NBA and restoring
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national prominence to the franchise; and

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WHEREAS, During his career, Derrick Rose was named a
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three-time NBA All-Star, an All-NBA First Team selection pick,
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and the 2009 NBA Rookie of the Year, earning league-wide
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respect for his electrifying style of play, quiet leadership,
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and unwavering work ethic; and

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WHEREAS, Despite enduring significant injuries that
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altered the trajectory of his career, Derrick Rose
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demonstrated extraordinary resilience and character,
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continuing to compete at the highest level of professional
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basketball and redefining success through perseverance,

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adaptability, and grace; and

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WHEREAS, Beyond his accomplishments on the court, Derrick
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Rose has remained deeply connected to the City of Chicago,
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using his platform to support youth, education, and community
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development, and he has continued to serve as an enduring
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inspiration to generations of Chicagoans; and

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WHEREAS, The retirement of Derrick Rose's jersey
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represents not only athletic excellence but also the enduring
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bond between a city and one of its own, a Chicago Public
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Schools graduate who carried the values of his community with
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him wherever he played; therefore, be it

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RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
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HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
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we congratulate Derrick Martell Rose on the retirement of his
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jersey by the Chicago Bulls in recognition of his remarkable
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life and career, and we thank him for his lasting
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contributions to the City of Chicago, the State of Illinois,
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and the game of basketball; and be it further

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RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
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presented to Derrick Rose as an expression of our esteem and
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admiration.

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