HR0577 104TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of Illinois House of Representatives seek to recognize and honor individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, dedication, and service to their communities and professions; and

WHEREAS, Tonya S. Hill, a resident of Catlin, has exemplified these qualities through her extensive career in business development, philanthropy, and community service; and

WHEREAS, Tonya Hill has over 35 years of professional experience, including her current role as executive director of the Danville Area Community College Foundation, where she has provided exemplary leadership in fundraising, grant development, and community engagement to support educational opportunities; and

WHEREAS, Tonya Hill has held numerous leadership positions in the financial and business sectors, including market president and commercial relationship manager at Old National Bank, trust officer and client advisor at Old National Trust Company, and financial associate at A.G. Edwards, where she demonstrated her expertise in business development, client relations, and financial planning; and

WHEREAS, Tonya Hill has also contributed to the success of a number of organizations, including Walgreens Corporate - Accounting Office and Cellular One of East Central Illinois, where she showcased her skills in management, training, and operational efficiency; and

WHEREAS, Tonya Hill has been a tireless advocate for her community, serving on numerous boards and committees, including the Danville Noon Rotary Club, Vermilion Advantage, WorkSource Enterprises, and the Covington Business Association, among others; and

WHEREAS, Tonya Hill has held leadership roles in many of these organizations, including serving as president of the Danville Noon Rotary Club, vice chair and president of WorkSource Enterprises, and treasurer of Vermilion Advantage, demonstrating her commitment to improving the lives of those in her community; and

WHEREAS, Tonya Hill's dedication to her community has been further exemplified by her participation in initiatives such as the "Do Something!" project to pay it forward in Vermilion County and her advocacy for healthcare organizations such as OSF Healthcare and Presence United Samaritan Medical Center Foundation; and

WHEREAS, Tonya Hill has been recognized for her contributions to philanthropy and community service, including her involvement with the Association of Fundraising Professionals, the Danville Boys & Girls Club, and the Danville Library Foundation, where she has chaired numerous events and initiatives; she has previously been recognized by the Danville Noon Rotary Club as a Paul Harris Fellow, and she is to receive the 2025 Vocational Service Award; and

WHEREAS, Tonya Hill's leadership, vision, and unwavering commitment to her community have made a lasting impact on the lives of countless individuals and organizations; and

WHEREAS, Tonya Hill is a proud graduate of Eastern Illinois University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Career and Organizational Studies, and Danville Area Community College, where she earned an Associate in Applied Science and was recognized as Secretary of the Year in 1993; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we commend Tonya S. Hill for her outstanding contributions to her community and her profession, and we extend our heartfelt gratitude for her service; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Tonya Hill as a token of our esteem and appreciation.