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HOUSE RESOLUTION


 
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    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of 
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Representatives are pleased to congratulate Rosalind Dirks on 
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her retirement from the Illinois Department of Human Services; 
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and

 
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    WHEREAS, Rosalind was born to Mary Elizabeth and George 
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Daniel Huffman in the small town of Harlingen, Texas, which is 
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just outside of Brownsville; she is the oldest of four 
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daughters and, to all who know her, has shouldered the 
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responsibility of being the big sister with resiliency and 
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resolve; she married Harold Dirks on July 26, 1963 and they are 
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parents of three children, Bob, Lynn and Lisa; in addition, 
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they have six grandchildren and one great-granddaughter; and

 
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    WHEREAS, Rosalind began her career in public service on 
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June 21, 1972 when she accepted a position at the Illinois 
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State Employees Retirement System; 28 years later she accepted 
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a position with the Illinois Department of Human Service, 
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Bureau of Title XX Social Services; and

 
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    WHEREAS, Anyone who knows Rosalind knows that she will 
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continue to be dedicated to her family, friends, church, and 
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her community after her retirement; and

 

 


 






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    WHEREAS, In addition to gardening, reading, and other 
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hobbies, one of Rosalind's first trips after retirement will be 
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a vacation in Canada with her son and his family; therefore, be 
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it

 
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    RESOLVED, BY THE  HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE 
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NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we 
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congratulate Rosalind Dirks and wish her all the best in her 
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future endeavors; and be it further

 
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    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
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presented to Rosalind Dirks as a symbol of our respect.