HR1200 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to congratulate Dr. Gary C. Niehaus on the occasion of his retirement as superintendent of the McLean County Unit District No. 5; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Niehaus joined Unit 5 as the superintendent on July 1, 2007; he previously served as the superintendent in both the Charleston School District Unit 1 and Salem Elementary School District 111; he also spent many years as a principal in River Forest, Champaign, Effingham, and Baton Rouge, Louisiana; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Niehaus is known for his open-door policy with students, staff, and community members; he has brought many innovative concepts to the district and has served with many statewide educational organizations, including the Governor's P-20 Council; and

WHEREAS, In retirement, Dr. Niehaus will be golfing and watching his beloved Illini; he and his wife, Becky, plan to spend time with their 2 granddaughters; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Dr. Gary C. Niehaus on his retirement as superintendent of McLean County Unit District No. 5; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the Dr. Niehaus as an expression of our esteem and respect.