HR0410 104TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to congratulate several educators on the occasion of earning a Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching from the Golden Apple Foundation; and

WHEREAS, Teaching is a noble profession where educators are able to have a fulfilling and impactful career while making a positive difference in the lives of the students, families, and the communities they serve; and

WHEREAS, The Golden Apple Foundation helps support the growth and development of teachers and honors outstanding teachers and schools leaders who make a difference in the lives of their students; and

WHEREAS, The 12th Representative District is home to a number of exceptional educators who have won the Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching, including Venessa Andrews and Brigid Gerace of the Franklin Elementary Fine Arts Center, Clare Billingham and Gloria Moyer of the James Otis World Language Academy, Gerard Kovach of the Ruben Salazar Bilingual Education Center, Samuel Dyson, Paul Karafiol, Scott Galson, and Benjamin Walker of Walter Payton College Preparatory High School, Mary Ridley and Melitza Rodriguez of the Nettelhorst Fine & Performing Arts School, and Bryan Jackson of the Latin School of Chicago Upper School; and

WHEREAS, These educators are a model of hard work, integrity, and dedication for the communities they serve and the people of the State of Illinois; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Venessa Andrew, Brigid Gerace, Clare Billingham, Gloria Moyer, Gerard Kovach, Samuel Dyson, Paul Karafiol, Scott Galson, Benjamin Walker, Mary Ridley, and Melitza Rodriguez for earning a Golden Apple Award; and be it further

RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be presented to these Golden Apple Award winners as a symbol of our respect and esteem.