HR0566 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to congratulate Bruce Layton on the occasion of his retirement from Northwestern University after 21 years; and

WHEREAS, Bruce Layton has served as special assistant to the president of Northwestern University since September 2002; prior to that, he served as director of Government Relations beginning in September 2000; and

WHEREAS, During his career, Bruce Layton has increased collaborations with and support from government entities, resulting in extraordinary gains for Northwestern University's mission; and

WHEREAS, Bruce Layton has been instrumental in securing more than $250M in direct state and federal appropriations for research projects and infrastructure on both Northwestern University's Chicago and Evanston campuses; he also opened the university's first Washington, D.C. office and the first government relations office in Chicago; and

WHEREAS, Bruce Layton has served as a dedicated advocate for students and faculty, building collaborative alliances with external organizations to increase federal and state funding for research and education and to improve access to higher education for underrepresented students; and

WHEREAS, Bruce Layton has helped strengthen ties with community groups and other institutions and has been active in higher education associations; and

WHEREAS, Prior to his longstanding career at Northwestern University, Bruce Layton distinguished himself in government and academic-government relations in the City and State of New York; he also served as a member of the White House Domestic Policy Staff during the Carter administration; and

WHEREAS, Bruce Layton earned his bachelor's and master's degrees from New York University; and

WHEREAS, Bruce Layton has been an extraordinary colleague and advocate, and his tireless work has enhanced the health and welfare of the Northwestern University community and beyond; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Bruce Layton on his retirement from Northwestern University and wish him the best of luck in his future endeavors; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Bruce Layton as an expression of our esteem and respect.