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HR0992
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HOUSE RESOLUTION

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WHEREAS, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. is committed to
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enhancing the quality of life within every community through
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impactful public service, leadership development,
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comprehensive education, and steadfast advocacy; and

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WHEREAS, The dedicated members of the Iota Upsilon Sigma
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Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., located in DeKalb
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and Rockford, actively promote critical water safety awareness
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and work tirelessly to reduce the risk of drowning through
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their exemplary initiative, the Swim 1922 program; and

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WHEREAS, The Iota Upsilon Sigma Chapter established its
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annual Swim 1922 Water Safety Clinic at the Harkins Aquatic
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Pool in Rockford to honor the memory of James Leslie Harkins,
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who tragically passed through a drowning incident, and to
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transform his heartbreaking loss into a lasting legacy of
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education, prevention, and hope; and

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WHEREAS, The untimely loss of James Leslie Harkins serves
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as a solemn, enduring reminder of the paramount importance of
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comprehensive water safety education, formal swimming
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instruction, and proactive community awareness to prevent
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future tragedies; and

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WHEREAS, Through the vital work of the Swim 1922 Water
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Safety Clinic, hundreds of children and families have been
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empowered with life-saving swimming skills, critical
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resources, and foundational water safety instruction; and

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WHEREAS, The memory of James Leslie Harkins continues to
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serve as a powerful catalyst, inspiring community leaders,
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volunteers, and organizational partners to collaborate
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seamlessly to ensure that all youth have equitable access to
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drowning prevention resources; and

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WHEREAS, On July 11, 2026, the Iota Upsilon Sigma Chapter
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of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. will officially dedicate its
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2026 Swim 1922 Water Safety Clinic to the memory of James
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Leslie Harkins, ensuring his legacy continues to safeguard the
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youth of the Rockford community; 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 commend the Iota Upsilon Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho
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Sorority, Inc. for their outstanding dedication to water
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safety education and drowning prevention and for their
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meaningful honoring of the life and legacy of James Leslie
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Harkins; and be it further

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RESOLVED, That we honor the memory of James Leslie

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Harkins, whose legacy lives on through every child empowered
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with the knowledge and skills to stay safe in and around water;
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and be it further

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RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be
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presented to the Harkins Family as an expression of our
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deepest sympathy and to the Iota Upsilon Sigma Chapter of
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Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. as a token of our esteem and
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appreciation for their service.

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