HR0522 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to congratulate Phil Smith on his retirement from the DuPage County Board; and

WHEREAS, He began his career with DuPage County in 1979, serving as a Principle Planner with the Development department; he later became a Chief Planner, before becoming the Acting Director of Development; he became Director of Community Services in 2002, overseeing programs in DuPage County Human Services, Senior Services, Psychological Services, the Family Center, and the DuPage County Historical Museum; and

WHEREAS, He has developed many programs within the county, including the Block Grant Program, Affordable housing Financing, Weatherization and Energy Assistance, Ride DuPage, and programs involving anti-gang, substance abuse prevention, youth support, and parenting support activities; and

WHEREAS, He is Manager of DuPage County's Strategic Plan, and has developed the plan, managed public input, oversaw consulting staff and the steering committee, determined the priorities of the plan, and the future actions of the plan; and

WHEREAS, In addition to his work, he has also served as a member of the DuPage County Family Violence Coordinating Council, the DuPage Health Coalition, the National Association of Counties Community and Economic Development Board, Positive Parenting DuPage Board, the DuPage County Homeless Continuum of Care, the DuPage County Generation for Human Services Reform, the DuPage County Founders' Coalition, the DuPage County Social Service Administration, United Way of DuPage County, and he has served as Chairman of the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning; and

WHEREAS, He has a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology and completed Master's level coursework in Urban and Regional Planning at Ball State University; upon retirement he will move to Indianapolis, Indiana to spend time with his wife of 37 years, Elizabeth, and their daughter, Gwen; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Phil Smith on his retirement and wish him all the best in his future endeavors; and be it further

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