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HOUSE RESOLUTION

  
 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of 
3Representatives have learned that Jimmy M. Lago, one of our 
4State's longest serving social service leaders, is retiring 
5from a distinguished career that benefitted people in every 
6region of this State; and
  
 
7    WHEREAS, The career of Jimmy Lago carved a unique niche in 
8that he worked for more than 40 years to advance the programs 
9and policies of the Catholic Conference of Illinois, Catholic 
10Charities, and the Archdiocese of Chicago as a lay person; and
  
 
11    WHEREAS, His rise through the ranks of church positions and 
12responsibilities saw him named Chancellor in 2000, a post never 
13previously held by someone outside the clergy; and
 
14    WHEREAS, Jimmy Lago always spoke with a conviction and 
15eloquence that embraced the importance of the position and 
16demonstrated a keen understanding of the role he played in 
17maintaining quality social services in the State; and
  
 
18    WHEREAS, Jimmy Lago's expertise was recognized by many 
19organizations, including the John Howard Association, the SOS 
20Children's Village, TASC, and numerous gubernatorial and 
21mayoral boards, commissions, and task forces; and
  
 
 
 
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1    WHEREAS, Jimmy Lago's service earned him numerous honors, 
2including the Pontifical Equestrian Order of St. Gregory the 
3Great from Pope Benedict XVI, the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice 
4Medal, the John Courtney Murray Award from the DePaul Law 
5School, the University of Illinois' City Partner Award, and 
6many other accolades; and
  
 
7    WHEREAS, Along with more than 40 years of service to 
8children and the church, Jimmy Lago is the husband of Maria and 
9the father of twin sons, Colin and Adrian; therefore, be it
  
 
10    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE 
11NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that 
12we congratulate Jimmy M. Lago for his career and 
13accomplishments and on behalf of the people of the State and 
14declare that Illinois is a better place as a result of his 
15work; and be it further
  
 
16    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
17presented to Jimmy Lago as a symbol of our esteem and respect.