HR1133 93RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of this House of Representatives have always been proud supporters of the First Amendment and admirers of the journalistic practitioners who strive to keep the public informed on the works of government; and

WHEREAS, From time to time, certain practitioners display a special knack for the craft and a unique understanding of the impact the work of the legislature has on the day-to-day lives of Illinois citizens; and

WHEREAS, One of those practitioners is Illinois Radio Network Statehouse reporter Eva Golterman; and

WHEREAS, Following stellar academic performances at Galesburg High School and Bradley University, Eva Golterman began a distinguished career reporting for radio stations in Illinois and Iowa; and

WHEREAS, While a journalism career can sometimes have an adversarial relationship with the government, Eva Golterman's understanding is grounded in the experience of her mother, Caroline Porter, the first women elected to the Knox County Board; and

WHEREAS, These efforts led her to the Illinois Statehouse, where, for 15 years, Eva Golterman has skillfully informed listeners about State government without ever using inside jargon like shell bill, concurrence, and postponed consideration to confuse or complicate her reports; and

WHEREAS, While the joys of Statehouse reporting are plentiful, Eva Golterman has opted to take her award winning career in another direction through the establishment of a public relations consulting business; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we thank and congratulate Eva Golterman for her work and contribution to the betterment of the lives of the people of Illinois and offer best wishes to her and her family on the new endeavor; and be it further

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