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1 HOUSE RESOLUTION
2 WHEREAS, It has come to our attention that Jeanie Cooke
3 is being honored as this year's Woman of Achievement by the
4 American Association of University Women; and
5 WHEREAS, Ms. Cooke's enthusiasm and hard work in
6 promoting tourism in Vermillion County as the executive
7 director of the Danville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
8 earned her the honor; through her professional capacity, she
9 has made a significant contribution to the Danville
10 community; and
11 WHEREAS, The American Association of University Woman was
12 formed in 1881 to provide women graduates, a distinct
13 minority at that time, a means to get together with others to
14 continue interests and educational pursuits; recipients of
15 the Woman of Achievement meet any or all of the following
16 criteria: excellence in a chosen field; recognition by
17 community; significant contribution to the community; and
18 long-established reputation; Ms. Cooke was chosen for this
19 honor because she has achieved in her field and has made a
20 good contribution to the community; and
21 WHEREAS, Ms. Cooke has served as the executive director
22 for ten years; her work consists of promoting area
23 attractions and planning major events, such as the Farm
24 Progress Show that will take place in September and the
25 annual NJCAA basketball tournament which is an annual event;
26 and
27 WHEREAS, Ms. Cooke previously served on the board of
28 directors for the Convention and Visitors Bureau and as a
29 member of the Vermilion County Board; therefore, be it
30 RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
31 NINETY-THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
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1 we congratulate Jeanie Cooke on being named this year's Woman
2 of Achievement by the American Association of University
3 Women and recognize the hard work and dedication such an
4 honor represents; and be it further
5 RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
6 presented to Jeanie Cooke with our best wishes for her
7 continued success and happiness and as a token of our respect
8 and esteem.