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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3Representatives wish to congratulate James Madigan on the
4occasion of his retirement from the Oak Park Public Library;
5and
 
6    WHEREAS, James Madigan launched his journey in
7professional library leadership on February 7, 1994 as
8Coordinator of Administrative and Community Services; and
 
9    WHEREAS, Since then, James Madigan has made significant
10contributions in the various roles of Assistant Director for
11Management Services, Assistant Director for Administration,
12Assistant Director for Administration and Finance, and
13currently as Deputy Director; and
 
14    WHEREAS, James Madigan is deeply committed to the
15mentoring, support, and education of future librarians and
16library staff members; and
 
17    WHEREAS, James Madigan's steadfast commitment to
18celebrating personal and professional diversity aligns tightly
19with the missions of the Oak Park Public Library and the
20Village of Oak Park; and
 

 

 

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1    WHEREAS, James Madigan's leadership in the renovation
2process of the Maze Branch Library and the planning and
3construction of the current award-winning Main Library
4building was essential; and
 
5    WHEREAS, James Madigan's work, commitment, and dedication
6have ensured the library's place as the heart of the community;
7he has helped make it a place of information and learning, a
8gathering place, and a welcoming place for everyone; he has
9been a trusted colleague, a sounding board, a voice of reason,
10an encourager, a calming influence, a teacher and a friend; and
 
11    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
12HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
13we congratulate James Madigan on his retirement as Executive
14Director of the Oak Park Public Library, and we wish him the
15best in all his future endeavors; and be it further
 
16    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
17presented to James Madigan as a symbol of our respect and
18esteem.