SR0600 104TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate wish to congratulate Proviso East High School of Maywood on the occasion of receiving a Commendable designation by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) two years in a row; and

WHEREAS, Proviso East High School, founded in 1910 and home of the Pirates, currently serves students from the surrounding communities of Broadview, Forest Park, Maywood, and Melrose; and

WHEREAS, Proviso East High School has steadily risen from receiving a Comprehensive designation by the ISBE, marking it as one of the bottom 5% of schools in the State, to receiving a Targeted designation three years ago before earning a Commendable designation the last two years; and

WHEREAS, Proviso East High School has seen its graduation rates increase more than 10%, with the rate of its ninth-grade students being on track to graduate on time increasing by 20%, and the school has also had its truancy rates decline by nearly 20%; and

WHEREAS, Proviso East High School has undergone this resurgence in educational quality and reputation through the collective efforts and dedication of Principal Rodney Hull, his team, and the students themselves; and

WHEREAS, Proviso East High School will be honored for its many accomplishments at a community dinner hosted by Village of Maywood Mayor George Booker, the Village Board of Trustees, and Healthy Maywood West Cook partners on February 5, 2026; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Proviso East High School on earning a Commendable designation by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) two years in a row, and we wish its staff and students continued success; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Principal Rodney Hull of Proviso East High School as an expression of our esteem and respect.