HR1051 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to congratulate Gladys Davis of Danville on being honored as the 2008 Woman of Achievement by the Danville Branch of the American Association of University Women; and

WHEREAS, She began her career at the East Central Illinois Community Action Agency and is a volunteer and works part time at Laura Lee Fellowship House; and

WHEREAS, She has organized activities for seniors, tutoring for children, a read-in, plays, a comedy hour, and many other activities for all ages; and

WHEREAS, The award is given to a woman who displays excellence in her field, is recognized by the community, has made significant contributions to the community and has a long-established reputation; and

WHEREAS, She is retired from her full-time position at Danville Area Community College, but continues to teach and cover other duties as the cultural education coordinator at Laura Lee Fellowship House; and

WHEREAS, Gladys Davis received a grant and a job at Danville Area Community College while she attended Indiana State University, earning a bachelor's degree in education with a minor in psychology; she taught psychology at Danville Area Community College and she earned her master's degree in education from the University of Illinois; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Gladys Davis on receiving this award and wish her the best in her future endeavors; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Gladys Davis as a symbol of our respect and esteem.