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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING WOORI TAEKWONDO & HAPKIDO ACADEMY
WHEREAS, “Woori” means “You and Me” Woori Taekwondo and Hapkido Academy is a community of martial artists with the same goal, that of striving toward excellence in martial arts and in every aspect of our lives; and
WHEREAS, philanthropy holds a special place of importance in the Woori philosophy; and
WHEREAS, on Saturday, November 16th, 2024, Woori Taekwondo and Hapkido Academy is sponsoring its 11th Annual fundraising event to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital entitled “Kick for the Cure” and
WHEREAS, Woori Taekwondo and Hapkido Academy is a team of highly motivated and superbly trained individuals dedicated to the development of character and inner peace characterized by integrity and discipline; and
WHEREAS, in the past 13 years, Woori Taekwondo and Hapkido Academy has raised more than $152,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital to help fight against childhood cancer; and
WHEREAS, Kwanpil Kim is the Grand Master of Woori Taekwondo & Hapkido Academy, and instructors Kimberly Malone-Lockett, Elijah Locket, Chris Johnson, and Desmond Nieto will be testing for their 4th Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo, while instructors Lewis Duhart and Patricia Bullock will be testing for their 4th Degree Black Belt in Hapkido, achieving Master Level. Grand Master Kwanpil Kim, along with the newly appointed Masters and Instructors, will participate in the 500 Board Breaking Challenge to support the fight against cancer, with Woori students-including both Low Belts and Black Belts-also joining this noble cause; and
WHEREAS, all proceeds raised from the sale of “Kick for the Cure” event will go to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the President and members of the Cook County Board of Commissioners, along with the 5.2 million residents of Cook County, commend the instructors and students of Woori Taekwondo and Hapkido Academy on its fundraising effort “Kick for the Cure” to benefit St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this text be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body and official copy be given to Woori Taekwondo & Hapkido Academy in honor of their “Kick for the Cure” event on November 16th, 2024.
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