HR0237 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to recognize the life, achievements, and distinguished service of Dr. Ray Hancock; and

WHEREAS, John A. Logan College is among the most important economic engines in southern Illinois; and

WHEREAS, Throughout its history, John A. Logan College has contributed to the betterment of thousands of people and families throughout southern Illinois; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Hancock's 46 years of service and leadership have provided immeasurable benefits to the development and impact of John A. Logan College; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Hancock served John A. Logan College as Associate Dean for Baccalaureate Education, Dean for Instruction, Vice-President for Administration, President (1989-2000), and Board of Trustees Member (2015-2021); and

WHEREAS, Dr. Hancock served the entire Illinois Community College System as a Policy Fellow for the Center for Policy Development at the Illinois Community College Board from 2002 to 2004 and as President of the Illinois Community College System Foundation from 2004 to 2014; and

WHEREAS, The administrators, trustees, faculty, staff, students, alumni, and supporters of John A. Logan College are thankful to Dr. Hancock for his decades of distinguished and honorable service to John A. Logan College; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Hancock has served his fellow man as a Navy veteran, VFW supporter, Boy Scout leader, lifelong educator, coach, youth recreation director, Rotarian, Sunday school teacher, husband, father, grandfather, and dedicated community leader in a multitude of different facets, making life better for all southern Illinoisans; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we recognize the life, achievements, and distinguished service of Dr. Ray Hancock and celebrate the impact of his leadership on both John A. Logan College and the entire southern Illinois region; and be it further

RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be presented to Dr. Hancock, John A. Logan College, and the John A. Logan College Board of Trustees.