HR1408 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to congratulate G. Lawrence Daghe on the occasion of his retirement as Regional Superintendent of Schools for DeWitt, Livingston, and McLean Counties; and

WHEREAS, G. Lawrence Daghe graduated from Western Illinois University with a degree in education and a major in physical education; he continued his studies at the University of Illinois and later at Illinois State University, where he completed his Master of Science degree in education and an Administrative K-12 Superintendent's endorsement; and

WHEREAS, G. Lawrence Daghe has had a long and distinguished career in education; he taught physical education and social studies, served as athletic director, and coached numerous sports at high schools in Easton, Minonk, and Wauconda; he also served as department head and administrative assistant in Wauconda and was later named principal of New Holland Middle School; from 1976 until 2000, he served as assistant principal at Parkside Junior High School, principal of Hudson Elementary, and principal of Oakdale Elementary; in 1994, he moved to the district office to become Assistant Superintendent of Personnel and Operations; from 2001 until 2002, he served as Interim Superintendent of the district; he was appointed Interim Superintendent at Sterling District #5 from 2002 to 2003; and

WHEREAS, In November of 2002, G. Lawrence Daghe was elected to serve as Regional Superintendent of Schools for DeWitt, Livingston, and McLean Counties, a position he served in faithfully until his retirement; and

WHEREAS, G. Lawrence Daghe has lived in the Bloomington-Normal area for 30 years; he has been involved in many community activities, civic organizations, and boards during this time, including Compact, the United Way, Life Goes On, and the Make-A-Wish Foundation; and

WHEREAS, G. Lawrence Daghe's dedication to his profession and his willingness to serve his community make him a model for the people of the State 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 G. Lawrence Daghe on the occasion of his retirement and wish him continued success and happiness in the future; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to G. Lawrence Daghe as a symbol of our esteem and respect.