HR1102 94TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Central School in Des Plaines will celebrate its 100th anniversary this year; and

WHEREAS, In 1906 the original four-room school building was located at Thacker and Center Streets in Des Plaines; the school's former name was South Division School; during its first year, 150 students were enrolled in four grades, the first through the fourth grades; it was renamed Central School in 1928; and

WHEREAS, In 1961, the school opened at its present location at 1526 Thacker Street with a booming enrollment of nearly 500 students in seven grades, Kindergarten through the sixth grade; now in its Centennial Celebration Year, 235 students are enrolled in six grades, Kindergarten through the fifth grade; and

WHEREAS, Today, Central School maintains its commitment to the highest standards of education; its staff educates students in partnership with the students and their families, the school system, and the community; and

WHEREAS, Central School develops student literacy in communications, technology, the sciences, mathematics, foreign language, fine arts, health, and physical education; it creates a safe learning environment in which diversity is welcomed and respected; and

WHEREAS, Central School enables students to become responsible citizens with life skills which they will use in their adult roles at home, in the workplace, and in the community; and

WHEREAS, Central School is one of eleven schools in Community Consolidated School District 62; the current leadership consists of Mrs. Brenda Murphy, President of the Board of Education, Dr. Jane Westerhold, Superintendent of Schools, and Mr. Robert Kaszniak, Principal; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we recognize the 100th anniversary of Central School in Des Plaines; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Central School and to Community Consolidated School District 62 as an expression of our esteem.