HR0632 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to congratulate Kevin Rutter, Economics teacher at Carl Schurz High School in Chicago School District 299, on his selection as an Illinois State Board of Education Finalist for Teacher of the Year; and

WHEREAS, The finalists are selected from nominees through the Illinois State Board of Education's "Those Who Excel" education recognition program; and

WHEREAS, Nearly 175 nominations were reviewed this year; nominations are scored based on personal background information, the nominator's recommendation, and letters of recommendation; and

WHEREAS, The announcement for 2009-2010 Illinois Teacher of the Year will be made during the Those Who Excel banquet on October 24, 2009; and

WHEREAS, Teachers that earn an Award of Excellence become finalists for Illinois Teacher of the Year; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Kevin Rutter on his selection as a finalist for Teacher of the Year and wish him continued success in his future endeavors; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Kevin Rutter as a symbol of our respect and esteem.