HR0799 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to congratulate Telecommunicator Specialist Debra "Jody" Baggerly on the occasion of her retirement from the Illinois State Police District 9 in Springfield; and

WHEREAS, Debra Baggerly was hired as a Telecommunicator Trainee by the Illinois State Police on January 4, 1988; she was promoted to Telecommunicator on August 1, 1988 and served as a Telecommunicator Call Taker and a Telecommunicator Lead Call Taker; and

WHEREAS, Debra Baggerly was promoted to Telecommunicator Specialist on September 1, 2007; and

WHEREAS, Debra Baggerly was selected as Telecommunicator of the Year in 2013; and

WHEREAS, For 26 years, Debra Baggerly was the initial point of contact for citizens requiring emergency services and was a vital life-line for the troopers in the field; she was a valued member of the Springfield communications team and distinguished herself as dependable, productive, and a highly-regarded employee who truly earned the respect of her peers and sworn officers; and

WHEREAS, Debra Baggerly officially retired from the Illinois State Police on January 31, 2014 and plans to spend her retirement with her husband, Robin Baggerly and their family; she plans to do more writing in retirement; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Telecommunicator Specialist Debra "Jody" Baggerly on her retirement and wish her the best in all her future endeavors; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Debra Baggerly as an expression of our esteem and respect.