HR1233 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to congratulate Marilyn K. Finnegan, principal of Chippewa Elementary School in Palos Heights, on her accomplishments and her many years of service to the educational community; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Finnegan earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Education with a Special Education major from Chicago State University in 1973; she went on to earn a Master's degree in Special Education from Chicago State University in 1974; in 1982, she completed her studies at Loyola University, receiving her Administrative K through 12 General Administrative Type 75 Certificate from the State of Illinois; and

WHEREAS, She began her teaching career in September of 1973 at Navajo Elementary School with a fourth grade special education class; she continued to teach within the school district for the next eleven years; and

WHEREAS, She was named principal of Navajo Elementary School by the District 128 Board of Education in 1984; and

WHEREAS, During her 35 years with District 128 she has been involved in numerous community activities, including being a member of the Trinity Christian College Advisory Board for many years; and

WHEREAS, Her philosophy about the education of children has been grounded in her firm and sincere belief that all children can learn and are entitled to a superior education that will allow them to experience the best possible quality of life; and that children who are properly nurtured and challenged can and will excel; she has been a strong advocate of the importance of positive self-image and high expectations from children; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Marilyn K. Finnegan on her accomplishments and her 35 years of service to the educational community; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Marilyn K. Finnegan as a symbol of our respect and esteem.