HR0395 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to congratulate Matt Klosterman on the occasion of his retirement as superintendent of Belleville Public School District #118 on June 30, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Matt Klosterman has devoted 34 years to education, 28 of those years serving Belleville District #118; he served as a school psychologist, director of special education, director of Title I, director of pre-kindergarten, and assistant superintendent of finance; he has served the last 14 years as superintendent; and

WHEREAS, During Matt Klosterman's tenure, the district has seen a growing focus on character education; there are seven Illinois Schools of Character in District #118 and four national Schools of Character; recently, the district was recognized as a National District of Character; and

WHEREAS, Matt Klosterman has served as a coach in several area athletic programs and is active with the Belleville Achieves Strength in Character (B.A.S.I.C) initiative; he serves or has served on the boards of the Belleville Chamber of Commerce (President, 2011), the United Way, the YMCA, Do the Right Thing, the Memorial Hospital Foundation, SIUE Academic Advising, and the Boy Scouts of America Lewis & Clark District; he is the president of the Belleville Area Superintendents Association and chairman of the Egyptian Area Schools Employee Benefit Trust; and

WHEREAS, Matt Klosterman received the Russell C. Hill Award for outstanding leadership and service through the Learning for Life Program in Special Needs Scouting; he has also been recognized by the Illinois State Board of Education with the Those Who Excel Award; in 2010, he was recognized by Racial Harmony with the Outstanding Community Service Award; and

WHEREAS, Matt Klosterman received his bachelor's degree from Washington University in St. Louis and his master's degree in psychology from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE); his educational administration endorsement is from SIUE, and he is a doctoral candidate at Southern Illinois University Carbondale; and

WHEREAS, Matt Klosterman has been married for 33 years to his wife, Cherie; they have three boys, Sam, Nate, and Matt; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Matt Klosterman on his retirement as superintendent of Belleville Public School District #118, and we wish him the best in all his future endeavors; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Matt Klosterman as a symbol of our respect and esteem.