HR0783 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of Illinois House of Representatives wish to congratulate Arlene Norsym on the occasion of her retirement after 30 years of dedicated service to the students, faculty, and alumni of the University of Illinois at Chicago; and

WHEREAS, Arlene Norsym became the Assistant Dean of Engineering at the University of Illinois at Chicago in 1985; as Assistant Dean of Engineering, she worked to establish programs, promote organizations, and create networking opportunities to help ensure that students would receive the most from their degrees; and

WHEREAS, In 2000, Arlene Norsym was appointed to serve as Vice President of the University of Illinois Alumni Association and Associate Chancellor for Alumni Relations, a position that allowed her passion for the University of Illinois system and her fellow alumni shine most brightly; and

WHEREAS, Over the past 15 years, Arlene Norsym has used marketing campaigns, newsletters, and promotional events to raise visibility about the Alumni Association on campus and to create invaluable programs and events like the Pier Room and Circle Lounge displays; she has done so through budget challenges and with limited financial support, making her achievements that much more impressive; and

WHEREAS, During her time at the University of Illinois at Chicago, Arlene Norsym has advocated for necessary University programs and events, expanded alumni involvement and recognition, and, above all, celebrated the accomplishments of UIC students; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Arlene Norsym on her retirement and thank her for all she has done for the students, faculty, and alumni of the University of Illinois at Chicago; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Arlene Norsym as a symbol of our thanks and appreciation for her service to the University of Illinois at Chicago community.