HR1106 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to honor and congratulate Kathy Lynn Wear on her retirement from teaching and school administration at the Blessed Sacrament School in Springfield; and

WHEREAS, Kathy Wear was born in Honolulu, Hawaii to Frank and Viola (Tipsword) Kabbes on August 20, 1955; she grew up in Effingham and graduated as valedictorian of her class at St. Anthony High School; she graduated from Quincy College in 1977 with high honors; and

WHEREAS, Kathy Wear's first teaching job was at Maine North High School in Glenview from 1977 to 1981; and

WHEREAS, Kathy Wear married James Wear on August 20, 1981 in Effingham and they moved to Springfield, where she taught at Blessed Sacrament School from 1981 to 1983; and

WHEREAS, Kathy Wear then chose to stay home and nurture her three children, Sarah born June 30, 1983, Adam born September 30, 1985, and Jacob born January 5, 1986, all of whom attended Blessed Sacrament School; all three were accomplished students like their mother and now serve as public accountants; and

WHEREAS, Kathy Wear returned to teaching English at Blessed Sacrament School in 1993; she was chosen as principal of the school in 2002 and has served in that capacity since then; during this time, she obtained her Master's in School Administration; and

WHEREAS, Kathy Wear has been a dedicated, supportive, caring, creative, and compassionate leader at Blessed Sacrament School, not only to her students, but also to the teachers and staff; and

WHEREAS, Kathy Wear has successfully guided Blessed Sacrament School through an exciting period of growth and expansion, both for the school campus and environment, but also with the number of students, now totaling 515 students from preschool through 8th grade, and over 50 teachers and staff members; and

WHEREAS, Kathy Wear exemplifies and lives out the school's mission of students "learning to make a difference" through a Catholic education that nurtures the whole student - body, mind, and spirit - and encourages each to develop a lifelong personal relationship with Christ in a caring community; and

WHEREAS, It would be impossible to count the number of sporting events, geography and spelling bees, plays and musicals, and numerous other activities that Kathy Wear attended to see her students perform and cheer them on; it would be easier to count the very few she did miss; and

WHEREAS, Now a grandmother, Kathy Wear is ready, after 25 years of service as a teacher, parent, and principal to Blessed Sacrament School, to enjoy retirement, travel with her husband, Jim, and spend time with her wonderful children, their families, and her beautiful grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, The entire Blessed Sacrament School family - and it is truly a family - will miss her smile and her support every day and are grateful for her years of service and the many wonderful memories they have of her; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we honor Kathy Lynn Wear for her 25 years of dedicated service to Blessed Sacrament School and to her community; and be it further

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