HR0195 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to congratulate Lake Land College on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of its founding; and

WHEREAS, Lake Land College was approved by voters in 13 public school districts in 1966; one year later, classes officially began in various short-term buildings; and

WHEREAS, On March 11, 1971, the ribbon cutting ceremony for the permanent campus was held; two years later, on March 30, 1973, Lake Land College was granted full accreditation status; and

WHEREAS, Virgil H. Judge was named the first President of Lake Land College on March 1, 1967; classes started on September 6, 1967 in temporary facilities; the second President, Dr. Robert D. Webb, assumed the office on July 1, 1972, and during his tenure, he oversaw the full recognition and accreditation by the North Central Association of Colleges and Universities; Dr. David V. Schultz took over as President on August 1, 1984 and oversaw the college's transition from quarters to semesters; Dr. Robert K. Luther became the fourth President on July 1, 1988 and guided the college to numerous achievements, including the dedication of many new buildings, the annexation of new districts, and a milestone enrollment of over 10,000 at the end of Spring 2004; Dr. Bill J. Thallemer became the fifth President of Lake Land College on July 1, 2006; Scott Lensink who was Vice-President of Academic Services took over as the sixth President; finally, Dr. Josh Bullock became the seventh and current President of Lake Land College; and

WHEREAS, Lake Land College consists of 308 acres of land, seven major buildings, eight supporting buildings, 160 acres of agricultural land, two campus ponds, and five athletic teams; it serves over 7,000 students; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Lake Land College on its 50th anniversary, and we wish it continued success in the future; and be it further

RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be presented to Lake Land College President, Dr. Josh Bullock, and the Lake Land College community.