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HR0979
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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 the Special Recreation
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Association of Central Lake County (SRACLC) on the occasion of
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its 50th anniversary of providing exceptional, community-based
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therapeutic recreation services to individuals with
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disabilities and their families; and

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WHEREAS, SRACLC began its vital mission in 1976 with a
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summer day camp designed to bridge the gap between school
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years, with the association first being formed under the name
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Northeastern Illinois Special Recreation Association (NISRA)
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before adapting its current name to avoid confusion with a
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neighboring organization; and

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WHEREAS, Over the past five decades, SRACLC has grown into
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a respected leader and an indispensable cooperative alliance,
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supported faithfully by its member agencies, including the
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Grayslake Community Park District, the Village of
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Libertyville, the Village of Hawthorn Woods, the Village of
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Lake Zurich, the Village of Lincolnshire, the Mundelein Park
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and Recreation District, the Round Lake Area Park District,
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and the Vernon Hills Park District; and

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WHEREAS, SRACLC provides critical inclusion services at no

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additional cost to families, ensuring equal opportunity for
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all individuals to participate at their highest desired level
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through staff training, program adaptations, and specialized
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equipment; and

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WHEREAS, SRACLC successfully operates nearly 500 weekly
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programs, special events, and camps annually, touching lives
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through enduring traditions, such as its flagship bowling
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league and the cherished fall dance; and

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WHEREAS, SRACLC has continually expanded its reach to meet
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modern needs, including establishing the cutting-edge
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SRACLC-Mitsubishi Electric Sensory Room: Illumi*Nation in 2019
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to provide tailored multi-sensory experiences and creating the
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We Serve program to promote positive living for veterans,
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active military, and their families through therapeutic
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recreation; and

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WHEREAS, SRACLC empowers its participants to gain
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independence, enhance social skills, and embrace wellness
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through robust initiatives, including Crusaders Athletics,
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competing in the Illinois Therapeutic Recreation Section and
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Special Olympics Illinois, the year-round active adult day
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program, youth and teen programs, and comprehensive leisure
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education partnerships with local school districts; and

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WHEREAS, The steadfast commitment, vision, and
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high-quality services provided by the staff, leadership, and
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volunteers of the SRACLC have truly embodied their motto of
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"Take Time for Fun!" and profoundly enhanced the quality of
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life in Lake County; 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 the Special Recreation Association of Central
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Lake County (SRACLC) on the occasion of its 50th anniversary,
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commend the association for its outstanding legacy of service
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to individuals with special needs and disabilities, and extend
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our sincerest best wishes for its continued success; and be it
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further

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RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be
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presented to the executive director and the board of directors
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of SRACLC as a symbol of our esteem and respect.

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