HR0320 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to congratulate the men and women of the Lake County Soil & Water Conservation District on winning an award from the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD); and

WHEREAS, The Lake County Soil & Water Conservation District is a model of 21st century conservation district potential and accomplishment; the District's officials are active in NACD national policy committees, State conservation committees, and other organizations; District agreements with agencies have led to an array of district activities serving urban and rural residents, focusing on nutrient planning, habitat restoration, oil testing for urban residents, water quality enhancement, adult education, municipal official training, and highway corridor planning; while the district adopts new programs as needs arise, it also keeps intact those that have historical track records; and

WHEREAS, The Soil and Water Conservation District of Lake County was formed in 1957; it is an organized and operated unit of government, functioning under Illinois statutes to promote the protection and conservation of Lake County's soil, water, and related natural resources; and

WHEREAS, The Lake County Soil & Water Conservation District offers technical assistance with Natural Resource Inventory Reports for land parcels and their use; the Geographic Information System, map overlays with aerial views, soil types, wetlands, and other vital information; soil testing; technical site assessments and recommendations; and soil borings; and

WHEREAS, The Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Lake County Soil & Water Conservation District is Don Lloyd; the Vice-Chair is Tom Simpson; the Treasurer is Sandy Hartogh; the Secretary is Cheena Wade; and Cheryl Doros is also a member on the Board of Directors for the Lake County Soil & Water Conservation District; and

WHEREAS, Joanne True serves as District Manager; Mea Blauer is the Resource Conservationist; Nick Spittlemeister is the Resource Analyst; and Jim Rospopo is the Natural Resources Conservation Service District Conservationist; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate the men and women of the Lake County Soil & Water Conservation District on receiving the National Association of Conservation Districts award; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Don Lloyd, Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Lake County Soil & Water Conservation District, as a symbol of our esteem.