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HR0869 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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1 HOUSE RESOLUTION

2     WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3 Representatives wish to congratulate Lauren Witkowski on her
4 installation as president of the Women's Bar Association of
5 Illinois (WBAI); and

6     WHEREAS, The WBAI was first established in 1914 by nine
7 women lawyers practicing in the Chicago metropolitan area; it
8 is one of the oldest and largest bar associations in the State
9 of Illinois; and

10     WHEREAS, The WBAI serves as an influential voice in
11 promoting the interests and welfare of women in the law,
12 offering mentorship and networking opportunities, career
13 advice, and events that promote and empower women leaders; and

14     WHEREAS, Lauren Witkowski is a senior trial attorney with
15 Zurich North America; she is based in Chicago and focuses her
16 practice in the area of workers' compensation defense,
17 representing companies and employers throughout the State of
18 Illinois; she earned her undergraduate degree at the
19 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign before obtaining her
20 Juris Doctor from the University of Illinois Chicago School of
21 Law; and

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1     WHEREAS, Lauren Witkowski hopes to inspire the board of
2 directors of the WBAI and looks forward to fighting for
3 legislative action, creating mentorship opportunities, and
4 connecting members through networking, community involvement,
5 and CLE programming; she pledges to continue the WBAI mission
6 to promote, foster, advance, and protect the interests and
7 welfare of women and women lawyers; and

8     WHEREAS, Lauren Witkowski is driven by a dedication to
9 uplifting and encouraging women in the law as they forge their
10 own career paths and lives; she is a true leader in the fight
11 for greater equality and justice; therefore, be it

12     RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
13 HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
14 we congratulate Lauren Witkowski on her installation as
15 president of the Women's Bar Association of Illinois and we
16 wish her all the best in this new position; and be it further

17     RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
18 presented to Lauren Witkowski as a symbol of our respect and
19 esteem.

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