HR0525 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to congratulate Cynthia Vandrush, Principal of Emmons School, on her retirement; and

WHEREAS, Principal Vandrush joined Emmons School District 33 in 1981 as an art teacher; she taught art, kindergarten, and the fourth grade before becoming principal in 1994; and

WHEREAS, She has made her home in Antioch for more than 30 years; and

WHEREAS, Some of her accomplishments have included establishing a fun, space-themed activity that is still in use today and creating other novel programs, such as an elementary Spanish program, monthly spirit assemblies, and computer based testing; and

WHEREAS, A special assembly was held honoring Principal Vandrush and other retiring teachers on May 22, 2009; and

WHEREAS, During that assembly, Principal Vandrush was presented with student paintings that explained why she is a "fine, fine principal" and was awarded a mayoral proclamation declaring May 27, 2009 as "Dr. Cyndy Vandrush Day" in Antioch; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Cynthia Vandrush, Principal of Emmons School, 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 Cynthia Vandrush as a symbol of our respect and esteem.