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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of 
3Representatives wish to commend Christine Hammond, Ph.D. on 
4the successful conclusion of her tenure as interim president 
5of the College of DuPage; and
 
6    WHEREAS, Under Dr. Hammond's leadership, the college 
7advanced the completion of Phase II of its Student Services 
8Center Renovation Project, an initiative designed to 
9streamline access to vital student resources and provide 
10enhanced student support; and
 
11    WHEREAS, Dr. Hammond spearheaded the College of DuPage's 
12inaugural membership with the Alliance for Innovation and 
13Transformation, a strategic move that has strengthened 
14cross-institutional collaboration and elevated the college's 
15standing as a flagship institution in Illinois and beyond; and
 
16    WHEREAS, Dr. Hammond played a key role in shaping the 
17college's planning and strategic direction for spring 
18enrollment, resulting in a significant increase in both 
19full-time equivalent (FTE) and dual credit student enrollment; 
20and
 
21    WHEREAS, Dr. Hammond revitalized several of the College of 
 
 
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2success; and
 
3    WHEREAS, Dr. Hammond enhanced the college's visibility and 
4influence through active participation in the Illinois 
5Community College Trustees Association (ICCTA) and the 
6American Association of Community Colleges (AACC); and
 
7    WHEREAS, Dr. Hammond led the recruitment of new vice 
8presidents for Academic Affairs and Student Services; 
9therefore, be it
 
10    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE 
11HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that 
12we commend Christine Hammond, Ph.D. for her exceptional 
13service as interim president of the College of DuPage, and we 
14wish her all the best in her future endeavors; and be it 
15further
 
16    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
17presented to Dr. Hammond as a symbol of our respect and esteem.