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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3Representatives wish to congratulate Troy D. VanAken Ph.D. on
4being inaugurated as the 14th President of Elmhurst College;
5and
 
6    WHEREAS, Dr. VanAken began his term as President on July 1,
72016; and
 
8    WHEREAS, Dr. VanAken has had an extensive and varied
9career, including experience as a senior administrator,
10mathematics professor, business entrepreneur, and athletic
11director; and
 
12    WHEREAS, Before coming to Elmhurst College, Dr. VanAken
13served as President and professor of mathematics at Thiel
14College; prior to his time at Thiel College, he served in a
15number of roles at Albion College; he began his career in
16higher education at the University of Evansville; and
 
17    WHEREAS, Dr. VanAken has served as a high school football
18and track coach; he has done committee work for the NCAA and
19collegiate athletic conferences; and
 
20    WHEREAS, Dr. VanAken is active in economic and community

 

 

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1development; he started three successful technology-related
2companies; and
 
3    WHEREAS, Dr. VanAken is a native of Michigan; he and his
4wife, Dr. Annette VanAken, have two children; Trey and
5Gabriella; he holds a master's degree and a doctoral degree in
6mathematics from Bowling Green State University, and a Bachelor
7of Science from Hillsdale College; therefore, be it
 
8    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
9NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
10congratulate Troy D. VanAken Ph.D. on being inaugurated as the
1114th President of Elmhurst College; and be it further
 
12    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
13presented to Dr. VanAken as an expression of our esteem and
14respect.