HR0841 93RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the State of Illinois wish to congratulate Bernard Heiligenstein, J.D.; Aloys H. Litteken; Sister Dorothy Niemann, SCSC; P. Michael Schuette; and Suzanne Schmitz, J.D.; all of whom will be inducted into the Mater Dei Catholic High School Hall of Honor on Saturday, May 1, 2004; and; and

WHEREAS, Mater Dei is a diocesan Catholic High School built on traditions of honor, glory, and love; the school was first opened in September of 1950; inductees into the Hall of Honor have distinguished themselves by their contributions to the community in the areas of academics, business, professional or religious life, and public service; these inductees join 30 other members of the Mater Dei Hall of Honor in the eighth year the awards have been given; and

WHEREAS, Bernard Heiligenstein is a respected attorney, husband, and father; he serves on the Mater Dei School and Foundation boards; he is a former States Attorney for Clinton County; he is a tireless Mater Dei supporter and volunteer; and

WHEREAS, Aloys H. Litteken graduated from Mater Dei in 1959; he attended the University of Illinois and received a degree in electrical engineering; he is a member of the Anheuser Busch Executive Team and a community leader and volunteer; and

WHEREAS, Sister Dorothy Marie Niemann, SCSC, is a 1961 graduate of Mater Dei; she is a distinguished educator in the nursing field and serves as a nurse and pastoral care minister; she is a church and community leader; and

WHEREAS, P. Michael Schuette graduated from Mater Dei in 1967; he is a successful businessman and entrepreneur; he has the distinction of being the 2003 Catholic Charities Volunteer of the Year and works as a church and community volunteer; and

WHEREAS, Suzanne Schmitz is a member of Mater Dei class of 1965; she is a distinguished educator and attorney; she works as a professor of law at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, and she is a church and community volunteer; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Bernard Heiligenstein, J.D.; Aloys H. Litteken; Sister Dorothy Niemann, SCSC; P. Michael Schuette; and Suzanne Schmitz, J.D., for their service to Mater Dei High School and on their induction into the Mater Dei Hall of Honor; and be it further

RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be presented to each individual as an expression of our respect and esteem.