HR1135 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to congratulate Dr. John Letts on the occasion of his retirement as president of John Wood Community College; and

WHEREAS, John Letts earned his doctorate in higher education management from New Mexico State University, his master's degree in counseling and guidance from University of Nebraska - Omaha, and his bachelor's degree in business administration from Chadron State College; and

WHEREAS, John Letts joined John Wood Community College in August of 1988 as dean of student services; he became vice president for student services in 2001; he subsequently served the College as interim president from August of 1996 to February of 1997 and from October of 2011 to January of 2012; and

WHEREAS, Prior to his tenure at John Wood Community College, John Letts .served as director of housing and student activities for Peru State College and dean of students and director of housing and student activities at Sheridan College; and

WHEREAS, John Letts 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-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Dr. John Letts on the occasion of his retirement and wish him continued success and happiness in the future; and be it further

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