SR0747 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0747 LRB103 39145 ECR 69288 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate wish to congratulate William E. "Bill" Cogley on the occasion of his retirement from the City of Elgin; and

WHEREAS, Bill Cogley has provided 34 years of exceptional service to the City of Elgin, making him one of the longest-serving department heads in the city's history; and

WHEREAS, Bill Cogley began his legal career with the City of Elgin in 1985; after working in the private sector for five years, he returned to serve the city in 1993, becoming corporation counsel in 1998; and

WHEREAS, Bill Cogley served as corporation counsel for the City of Elgin for 26 years; during his tenure, he represented the city in all legal matters and served as counsel to elected and appointed officers, including the mayor, the city council, the city manager, and department heads; over the course of holding this position, he provided legal guidance and counsel to five mayors and nine city managers; and

WHEREAS, Bill Cogley's commitment to City of Elgin extended beyond legal counsel due to his role evolving to include the duties of chief development officer, a position through which he played a pivotal role in facilitating annexations and development during a period of rapid city expansion; and

WHEREAS, Bill Cogley's involvement in numerous annexations and developments, including those west of Randall Road, and projects enhancing the city's downtown, such as the Grand Victoria Casino Riverboat, the Edward Schock Centre of Elgin, and the Central Area TIF District, has left a lasting impact on the City of Elgin's growth and development; and

WHEREAS, Bill Cogley's legal expertise, institutional knowledge, leadership, and unwavering dedication to the local government and community has left an indelible mark on the City of Elgin, contributing significantly to its success and progress; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate William E. "Bill" Cogley on his retirement from the City of Elgin, and we thank him for his outstanding service, leadership, and dedication throughout his 34-year career; and be it further

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