COMMENDS-DAVID ELLINGTON

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HR0820
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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 commend David Ellington on his more
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than three decades of dedicated service to treating those
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recovering from addiction; and

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WHEREAS, David Ellington of Chicago's Uptown neighborhood
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is a deeply respected community member whose decades of
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volunteer and professional service have made a profound and
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lasting impact on countless individuals and families; and

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WHEREAS, For more than 30 years, David Ellington has led
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addiction recovery meetings, helping hundreds of individuals
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rebuild their lives and sustain long-term recovery through
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compassion, guidance, and unwavering support; and

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WHEREAS, David Ellington has been tireless in his
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commitment to assisting those in recovery by ensuring they
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have access to meetings, helping them secure employment
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opportunities, and providing the one-on-one mentorship
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necessary to successfully navigate their journey toward
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stability and independence; and

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WHEREAS, David Ellington has dedicated his time and
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talents to addressing substance abuse issues and supporting

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individuals experiencing homelessness, working both as a staff
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member and volunteer with Heartland Alliance, where he
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provided case management and contributed to critical services
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for vulnerable populations; and

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WHEREAS, David Ellington helped the community through his
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work with CarePoint, an essential organization that served
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individuals living with HIV/AIDS, offering care, support, and
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dignity to those in need; and

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WHEREAS, David Ellington has worked with Haymarket Center,
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supporting addiction recovery services for diverse
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populations, and with Lawrence Hall, which provides nurturing
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and healthy living environments for children and young adults
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who have experienced serious trauma; and

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WHEREAS, David Ellington has also collaborated with
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Lutheran Social Services of Illinois to assist individuals in
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recovery in accessing vital resources, including stable
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housing and supportive services; and

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WHEREAS, David Ellington is a proud employee of the Office
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of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, where he
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serves with distinction as a court clerk and is known for
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mentoring colleagues and fostering a supportive workplace
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environment; and

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WHEREAS, Throughout his life and career, David Ellington
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has exemplified compassion, resilience, and an unwavering
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commitment to uplifting others, earning the admiration and
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gratitude of Chicago's diverse Uptown community; therefore, be
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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 commend David Ellington for his decades of service to the
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community and for his enduring dedication to helping
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individuals achieve recovery, stability, and hope; and be it
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further

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

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