HR0761 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to congratulate Beryl Washington on the occasion of her retirement from Warren Township High School; and

WHEREAS, Beryl Washington grew up in Virginia with her parents, who were both educators, and her five siblings; she received her bachelor's degree in Social Science from James Madison University, where she later earned a second degree in Library Science; she earned her first master's degree in Educational Leadership and Administration and her second master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction, both from the American College of Education; and

WHEREAS, Beryl Washington began her career as an academic advisor at James Madison University; upon receiving her second degree, she began teaching at Wilbur S. Pence Middle School in Rockingham County, Virginia; she moved with her husband and two children to Illinois in 1999, where she became the librarian of Meadowview Elementary School in Grayslake; and

WHEREAS, Beryl Washington became the librarian of Warren Township High School in 2001, where she has dedicated herself to serving the high school and its community for the last 21 years; and

WHEREAS, During her tenure, Beryl Washington has helped countless Warren Township High School students over the years, working hard to ensure their success in academic work and beyond; she has worked tirelessly to advocate for students, whether she assisted them in pursuing scholarship opportunities or in amplifying their voices, making sure each student was heard and valued; in addition, she has exuded endless school spirit for the Warren Blue Devils, supporting as many extracurricular activities as possible; and

WHEREAS, Beryl Washington has become a legend in the Warren Township High School community for her warmth and positivity and for the genuine love she has for interacting with students; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Beryl Washington on her retirement from Warren Township High School and wish her the best in her future endeavors; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Beryl Washington as an expression of our esteem and respect.