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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The Board of Trustees of Illinois State University
3began its service in January of 1996 with the mission to assure
4that students at the University were receiving the highest
5quality education possible and that tax and tuition dollars
6were being used wisely; and
 
7    WHEREAS, Since January of 1996, the Board of Trustees has
8held 80 quarterly meetings, along with numerous special
9meetings, work sessions, and retreats; there are 18 past and
10present Board members - each appointed by the Governor; 18
11students have served as Board members, with full voting
12privileges, each elected by their student peers; members serve
13without compensation; and
 
14    WHEREAS, The Board of Trustees was instrumental in the
15development and updating of the University's strategic plan,
16Educating Illinois, and the Campus Master Plan; and
 
17    WHEREAS, The Board of Trustees provided leadership for the
18University's first-ever comprehensive fundraising campaign,
19Redefining "Normal"; and
 
20    WHEREAS, The Board of Trustees has provided leadership for
21numerous campus construction and renovation projects,

 

 

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1including the State Farm Hall of Business, the Center for the
2Performing Arts, Hancock Stadium, Cardinal Court Apartments,
3Student Fitness Center/McCormick Hall, along with many others;
4and
 
5    WHEREAS, Under the leadership of the Board of Trustees,
6Illinois State University has grown substantially in academic
7reputation and international prominence; therefore, be it
 
8    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
9NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
10thank the members of the Board of Trustees of Illinois State
11University for their service to the students of Illinois State
12University; and be it further
 
13    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
14presented to the members of the Board of Trustees.