HR0184 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Louis M. Grado, Ph.D., was a dedicated member of the Eastern Illinois University faculty from 1955 until 1989; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Grado taught in the field of elementary education and provided invaluable insight into the training of teachers; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Grado was appointed by the President of the University to head the newly established Department of Elementary and Junior High School education in 1970; and

WHEREAS, His work, until his retirement, served to significantly and measurably strengthen the education and training of future teachers; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Grado's work in education extended beyond our national boundaries; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Grado took a two-year leave of absence to assume an advisory position at a school in rural Nicaragua through work with the International Cooperation Administration; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Grado was responsible for all facets of faculty and staff development and training at his new school; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Grado's work came to play an important role in the development of teacher training processes related to rural education throughout Nicaragua; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we publicly recognize and commend the work of Dr. Louis M. Grado that so greatly affected the lives of students, faculty, and staff at Eastern Illinois University; and be it further

RESOLVED, That we recognize the tremendous value of the work completed by Dr. Grado to further teacher training and student development in rural Nicaragua; and be it further

RESOLVED, That we honor Dr. Louis M. Grado for his contributions to the field of education that will benefit teachers and students around the world for many generations to come.