HR0466 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to congratulate the Robert Lindblom Math and Science Academy on the occasion of its Centennial Anniversary; and

WHEREAS, Lindblom, which opened on September 2, 1919, is one of nine selective-enrollment high schools in the Chicago Public Schools system and draws the best students from all areas of the city; the academy was originally designated for students who intended to enter vocations in the industrial and skilled trades; initially, the Academy served a population with a high number of European immigrants and emphasized the importance of education in assimilation and advancement; as the number of industrial jobs declined following World War I and the job market changed, the Academy's curricula was changed to emphasize preparation for college, so students were able to obtain degrees needed for the changing markets; in 2005, the academy reopened under new leadership; it was granted landmark status by the City of Chicago on June 9, 2010; and

WHEREAS, Today, Lindblom is an inclusive, challenging, and supportive community that empowers students to become compassionate leaders who understand, engage, and impact the world; the academy offers a demanding college preparatory curriculum, where all core courses are honors and Advanced Placement; students are offered opportunities beyond the traditional coursework, including unique programs in critical world languages, math, and science; and

WHEREAS, Lindblom's Biotechnology Center of Excellence, run in partnership with Baxter International and the office of STEM Education Partnerships at Northwestern University, provides the anchor for the deep STEM program; the Baxter initiative builds upon the academy's established Biotechnology program by connecting students' classroom studies to real-world experiences and trains other Chicago Public School teachers to implement Biotechnology programs in their schools; and

WHEREAS, Lindblom continues to prepare students for higher education through its forward-looking Career Technical Education programs, including computer science and pre-engineering; and

WHEREAS, Lindblom will commemorate its Centennial Anniversary with Nest Fest, which will be held on August 31, 2019 and feature music, fun, camaraderie, and collegiality shared by many generations of Lindblom Eagles; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate the Robert Lindblom Math and Science Academy on the occasion of its Centennial Anniversary and wish the faculty, staff, and students many more successful years; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the Robert Lindblom Math and Science Academy as an expression of our esteem and respect.