HR0961 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to recognize Janet S. Stover on the occasion of her retirement as President and CEO from the Illinois Association of Rehabilitation Facilities (IARF) on March 31, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Janet S. Stover has served in multiple positions and capacities with the Illinois Association of Rehabilitation Facilities since its formation in November 1975, including as a volunteer and Associate Executive Director; and

WHEREAS, Janet S. Stover was named President and CEO of the Illinois Association of Rehabilitation Facilities in April 2000 and has led the organization for the past 18 years; and

WHEREAS, Janet S. Stover was inducted into the American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR) Foundation Legacy Leaders Circle; the ANCOR Foundation Legacy Leaders Circle celebrates the accomplishments of the men and women who have paved the way to life in the community for people with disabilities; they are visionary leaders who have made meaningful community participation a reality for thousands of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities over the years; and

WHEREAS, Janet S. Stover founded the IARfuture Leadership initiative in 2016, a one-of-a-kind program designed to develop, train, and strengthen future generations of leaders working in not-for-profit social service agencies; since the initiative was started, 40 individuals with a range of experiences have graduated the program; and

WHEREAS, Janet S. Stover has provided exceptional leadership on behalf of the Illinois Association of Rehabilitation facilities; during her tenure, she has worked with government and stakeholders to advance high quality, community-based services and supports for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and serious mental illnesses; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that that we recognize Janet S. Stover on her retirement as President and CEO from the Illinois Association of Rehabilitation Facilities, and we wish her the best in all of her future endeavors; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Janet S. Stover as an expression of our esteem and respect.