HR0327 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

HR0327 LRB098 11998 MST 45504 r

HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to congratulate Carmel Catholic High School algebra and geometry teacher Jane Sharon Grant Conarchy as she retires from her position; and

WHEREAS, Jane Conarchy was born in Chicago on November 30, 1935, to Edmund and Norberta Grant, the first-born of 5 siblings; she married John "Jack" Conarchy on June 4, 1960, in Chicago and they settled in Waukegan; and

WHEREAS, Jane Conarchy began teaching at Carmel High School for Girls in 1984 and taught for 4 years until the school merged with Carmel High School for Boys in 1988 to become Carmel High School, later renamed Carmel Catholic High School; and

WHEREAS, Jane Conarchy was active in many support functions while at Carmel including Math Club moderator, Game Club moderator, moderator for ushers at theatrical and music productions, chaperone for many school dances, and attended dozens of Kairos girls' retreats as a retreat leader; she performed in 35 Waukegan Room productions at the annual Street Scenes fundraiser for Carmel; and

WHEREAS, Jane Conarchy was an avid Carmel Corsairs fan and frequently attended Corsair sporting events of all kinds, including numerous State titles in girls gymnastics; her most enjoyable event was her trip to Champaign to see the Corsairs win the 2003 State football championship; and

WHEREAS, Jane Conarchy is mother to Jane, John Jr., Edmund, Sheila, Erin, Meghan, Kevin, and Brigid; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we are pleased to congratulate Jane Conarchy as she steps down from her teaching position at Carmel Catholic High School, thank her for her commitment to education, and wish her the best with all her future endeavours; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Jane Conarchy as an expression of our esteem and respect.