SR0201 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate wish to recognize Fox College on its storied history and the contributions it has made to the field of higher education; and

WHEREAS, Fox College was founded in 1932 by Earl B. Fox, an educator and former high school principal; his vison was to have a small, exclusive school dedicated to producing the very best executive and legal assistants; ambitious and motivated individuals from the Chicago metropolitan area were accepted and extremely high standards were maintained in a highly specialized program; graduates possessed strong workplace skills and a strong sense of direction, maturity, and confidence; and

WHEREAS, Fox College has gone through changes throughout the years just as society has; while the philosophy of high standards and educational challenge has remained, the programs and curricula have evolved to prepare students to compete in the global economy of today; and

WHEREAS, Last year 75% of Fox College first-time/full-time students graduated from their programs; 97% of students seeking assistance secured employment in their area of study; minorities, including Hispanics, African Americans, and Asians, compose nearly half of the student body at the school today; and

WHEREAS, The mission of Fox College is that of an institution of higher learning that combines general education and professional education in applied programs that prepare motivated students for success in specialized careers; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we celebrate the history of Fox College and recognize its commitment to the community and the field of higher education; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Fox College as a symbol of our esteem and respect.