HR0763 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to congratulate Johnnie Lane on the occasion of her retirement after 41 years of service to her community; and

WHEREAS, Johnnie Lane and her husband, Aubrey Lane Jr., settled their family in the village of Phoenix in early 1960; and

WHEREAS, Johnnie Lane began her service to Phoenix when she was appointed Acting Clerk from 1971 to 1973; she then began working for School District 151; and

WHEREAS, In 1981, Johnnie Lane was elected Phoenix Village Clerk, where she has remained for 38 consecutive year until her decision to retire; her tenure has spanned over 30 trustees and four mayors; over her 41 years of service to the village, she has been a part of the new construction of numerous public buildings, including the William Hawkins Multi-Purpose Center, the fire station, the police station, the village hall, the public works building, the Barack Obama Learning Center, and the Kirklin Storage Shed; she has also witnessed the building and remodeling of the Gibson's Citgo gas station, the Pershing Broome Park and Pavilion, the strip mall, the St. Andrew Manor Senior Living Center, the expansion of Coolidge Middle School, and multiple community parks and playgrounds, including her favorite, the Johnnie M. Lane Park & Playground; and

WHEREAS, Johnnie Lane has served Phoenix in many other areas, including with the Ladies Auxiliary, I-Watch, the Golden Agers Club of Phoenix, Club 22, and the Phoenix Fest Committee for its entire 25-year run; she has worked with the South Suburban United Way, the Southwest Municipal Clerks Association, Rainbow Push, the NAACP, and the original Black Elected Officials; and

WHEREAS, Among the recognitions and awards that Johnnie Lane has received is the 2019 Women of Honor Award for her dedication and commitment to her community; and

WHEREAS, Johnnie Lane is a member of Daniel Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church in Phoenix, where she has served as a Class Leader, Stewardess, and Usher Board member; and

WHEREAS, Johnnie Lane is a wife, mother, grandmother of 10, and great-grandmother of five; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Johnnie Lane on her retirement after 41 years of service to her community, and we wish her the best in all her future endeavors; and be it further

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