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This resolution congratulates Project Education Plus (PEP), a Chicago-based nonprofit organization founded by Vince Carter in 1980, on its 45th anniversary. PEP has been serving young people, seniors, and disadvantaged families in several Chicago communities by providing educational, technological, and recreational programs designed to help individuals improve their lives. The organization's key initiatives include the SMART Program, which offers academic enrichment and mentoring for youth and adults, the Maryann Donlon Senior Citizen Program that provides socialization and activities for older adults, and recreational sports programs like the Chicago Demons baseball, basketball, and rugby teams. The resolution highlights Vince Carter's contributions, noting his work as a mathematics teacher and basketball coach, and his recognition as a 2021 Chicago Peace Fellow. The Illinois House of Representatives formally congratulates PEP and Carter, expressing respect for their ongoing efforts to support community development and provide positive opportunities for individuals across different age groups in underserved neighborhoods.

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