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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2     WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the
3 State of Illinois are pleased to congratulate Dr. Iqbal Akhtar
4 on the occasion of his retirement as economics professor at
5 Blackburn College; a celebration will be held in his honor on
6 Saturday, April 3, 2004, at McKinley House at Blackburn
7 College; and
 
8     WHEREAS, Dr. Akhtar received a Bachelor of Science from
9 Punjab Agricultural College in Pakistan; he earned a Master of
10 Science from the University of Philippines and his Ph.D. from
11 Texas A & M University; and
 
12     WHEREAS, Dr. Akhtar came to Blackburn College in 1982 and
13 is the acting Chair of the Department of Economics; his good
14 nature and wisdom in decision-making was always evident and
15 helped grow a Business Department that is the second most
16 popular major among Blackburn's students; as a student advisor
17 and mentor, Dr. Akhtar is always willing to lend a helping hand
18 as students are always his top priority; his gentle demeanor,
19 acts of kindness, and appreciation for others have made a
20 lasting impression on his students throughout the years; and
 
21     WHEREAS, As a professional economist, Dr. Akhtar keeps
22 current in his discipline by maintaining regular membership in
23 professional and scholarly organizations and attending or
24 participating in professional meetings, workshops, and
25 seminars; he is a member of the American Economic Association
26 and the Midwest Economic Association; therefore, be it
 
27     RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
28 NINETY-THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
29 congratulate Dr. Iqbal Akhtar on the occasion of his
30 retirement; and be it further
 

 

 

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1     RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
2 presented to Dr. Akhtar as an expression of our respect and
3 esteem and with best wishes for a relaxing retirement.