HR1590 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to congratulate Cory V. Atwell on the occasion of his retirement as Executive Director of the Glen Ellyn Park District; and

WHEREAS, Cory Atwell graduated from Western Illinois University in Macomb, earning his bachelor's degree and his master's degree in parks and recreation administration; he is also a Certified Park and Recreation Professional; and

WHEREAS, Cory Atwell served his country with pride and distinction as a member of the United States Armed Forces from 1971 to 1973; and

WHEREAS, Cory Atwell was employed in the parks and recreation field for 30 years at the Crystal Lake Park District, the Village of Park Forest, Olympia Fields, the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District, and the Glen Ellyn Park District; and

WHEREAS, During his tenure as Executive Director of the Glen Ellyn Park District, Cory Atwell was instrumental in the completion of numerous district projects, including the purchase of the DuPage County Forest Preserve District administrative building and its renovation into the Spring Avenue Recreation Center; the provision of $725,000 toward the enlargement of two gymnasiums at School District #41 in exchange for before-school and after-school use for recreation programs; the procurement of over $3.5 million dollars in grant monies from IDNR, OSLAD, and Illinois First; the purchase of the old Maryknoll Seminary in Glen Ellyn and its renovation into a 26-acre community park; the construction of a young adult in-line skate park at Newton Park and an additional lap pool at the Sunset Pool Aquatic Park; the acquisition of over 75 acres of open space for the Park District since 1997; the renovation of the Main Street Recreation Center in 2009; the installation of a vortex system for Lake Ellyn to improve the water quality and ice skating in the winter; the renovation of the Village Green Park Multi-Sports Outdoor Complex; the creation of 23 agreements with various governmental bodies and private entities; and the opening of the Ackerman Sports and Fitness Center in January of 2010; and

WHEREAS, Cory Atwell and his loving wife have 3 children and 2 grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Cory Atwell serves as a model of hard work, integrity, and dedication for the people of the State of Illinois; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Cory V. Atwell on the occasion of his retirement and wish him many happy and healthy retirement years; and be it further

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