HR0884 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The Illinois House of Representatives is pleased to congratulate the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy's students, staff, faculty, and alumni on their outstanding efforts to prepare the next generation of science, technology, engineering and mathematics educators and students; and

WHEREAS, The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy's collaborative contributions on behalf of the State of Illinois to provide rigorous and distinctive science, technology, engineering and mathematics experiences to underserved and under-resourced students through the PROMISE programs, breaking down geographical and socio-economic barriers are deserving of recognition as well; and

WHEREAS, The Academy's signature outreach program FUSION, supporting state educators, has been recognized twice by the Bayer Corporation as one of a select number of programs nationwide to earn the K-12 Best Practice Programs honor; and

WHEREAS, Increased access for students statewide to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics courses is delivered both online and face-to-face in residential, summer and weekend settings by the Academy through innovative programs like Total Applied Learning for Entrepreneurs, CoolHub, and the United Nations of Youth, develop the talented workforce our State and nation need to compete in the world; and

WHEREAS, The Academy partners with The Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois to recruit and prepare a diverse group of bright and talented high school graduates and college sophomores who hold the promise for successful careers as excellent teachers in high-need schools; and

WHEREAS, The Academy is successful in linking schools with industry to solve real-world problems through collaborations with the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Board of Education, the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity in conjunction with the Illinois Innovation and Talent Project; and

WHEREAS, The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy is creating sustainable change throughout all of Illinois in its schools, libraries, community-based organizations, and allies such as After School Matters Chicago, cultivating lifelong learning skills and fostering the ability of our students to go beyond knowledge to mastery; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Dr. Leon Lederman, the Academy's current and past Presidents, Dr. Glenn W. "Max" McGee and Dr. Stephanie Pace Marshall, respectively, and all trustees, staff, faculty, students, alumni, parents, and partners of the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy for their leadership in reaching out with excellence to foster innovation and open new frontiers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics; and be it further

RESOLVED, That we wish the Academy well in seeking to achieve all of its objectives from encouraging all learners to achieve their personal aspirations and explore their potential to contribute to the common good to encouraging educators to use teaching and learning strategies grounded in imagination and inquiry; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Dr. Glenn "Max" McGee, and the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy as a symbol of our respect and esteem.