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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2     WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the
3 State of Illinois are pleased to recognize citizens who have
4 made outstanding contributions to their community; and
 
5     WHEREAS, For the past 37 years, John Clayton has been
6 assisting the Masonic Lodge with training activities; he is an
7 honorary member of 32 Lodges, and his first honorary membership
8 was in Highland; and
 
9     WHEREAS, During his tenure with the Masonic Lodge, Mr.
10 Clayton has held several positions, including Grand Lecturer
11 (1978), Grand Lecturer Instructor (1990-1993), and Grand
12 Representative to South Wales and Australia (1990-1995); and
 
13     WHEREAS, Mr. Clayton valiantly served his country as a
14 member of the U.S. Navy; he served on the U.S.S. Idaho in the
15 South Pacific and earned five battle stars; therefore, be it
 
16     RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
17 NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
18 we honor R.W. Bro. John Clayton for his many years of volunteer
19 service with the Masonic Lodge; and be it further
 
20     RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
21 presented to Mr. Clayton as an expression of our respect and
22 esteem.