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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, Robert Lyons has selflessly served on the
3Schaumburg Township District Library Board of Trustees since
41969; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Robert Lyons served as library board president 11
6times, held the title of treasurer and secretary during
7multiple terms, and served as North Suburban Library System
8Board President 3 times; and
 
9    WHEREAS, Robert Lyons was instrumental in helping keep a
10balanced budget and by responsibly using public funds, created
11safe, comfortable, and aesthetically pleasing buildings; and
 
12    WHEREAS, His input led to the development of a diverse,
13all-inclusive collection of materials and offering of services
14to all segments of the community; and
 
15    WHEREAS, Robert Lyons helped oversee the renovation of the
16Central Library in 1972 and 1987, the opening of the Hoffman
17Estates Branch in 1976 and Hanover Park Branch in 1993,
18construction of a new Central Library in 1998, a new Hoffman
19Estates Branch in 2002, and a new Hanover Park Branch in 2006;
20and
 

 

 

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1    WHEREAS, With each new building, Robert Lyons helped
2facilitate the inclusion of state-of-the-art technology, as
3well as accessible facilities and adaptive equipment for the
4benefit of all segments of the community; and
 
5    WHEREAS, His devotion to the Schaumburg Township District
6Library led him to be named North Suburban Library System
7Library Advocate in 1999, Illinois Library Association Trustee
8of the Year in 2002, and American Library Association Trustee
9of the Year in 2005; and
 
10    WHEREAS, Robert Lyons used his expertise as an educator to
11develop goals designed to encourage lifelong learning and
12improve literacy for all ages; and
 
13    WHEREAS, Robert Lyons invited and valued the opinions of
14community residents and staff alike; and
 
15    WHEREAS, His regular attendance at library functions
16exemplified his affection for the community; therefore, be it
 
17    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
18NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
19we recognize the many accomplishments of Robert Lyons and
20notable efforts toward making the Schaumburg Township District
21Library a valued community treasure; and be it further
 

 

 

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1    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
2presented to Robert Lyons as an expression of our esteem and
3respect.