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| 1 | | HOUSE RESOLUTION
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| 2 | | WHEREAS, The Illinois House of Representatives wants to |
| 3 | | recognize the contributions and career of Scott J. Helton, |
| 4 | | Ed.D., Superintendent of DuPage High School District 88, who |
| 5 | | tragically passed away on December 10, 2020; and
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| 6 | | WHEREAS, Dr. Helton had more than 33 years of experience |
| 7 | | in education and served in a variety of capacities, including |
| 8 | | as principal of Addison Trail High School for 11 years and as |
| 9 | | superintendent of DuPage High School District 88 since 2012; |
| 10 | | and
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| 11 | | WHEREAS, Dr. Helton was an educator who was passionate |
| 12 | | about advancing the education of students entrusted to his |
| 13 | | care; and
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| 14 | | WHEREAS, Dr. Helton had a tremendous ability to connect |
| 15 | | with and care for students; he made a positive difference in |
| 16 | | the lives of countless individuals; and
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| 17 | | WHEREAS, Dr. Helton could always be seen in the school |
| 18 | | auditorium during theater events and music concerts and on the |
| 19 | | field or in the gym at athletic competitions, cheering on each |
| 20 | | and every student; he never missed an opportunity to celebrate |
| 21 | | student success; and
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| 1 | | WHEREAS, Dr. Helton believed each child could reach his or |
| 2 | | her full potential; he championed student success and always |
| 3 | | put the needs of students first; and
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| 4 | | WHEREAS, Dr. Helton was laser focused in his pursuit of |
| 5 | | accomplishing District 88's mission to work for the continuous |
| 6 | | improvement of student achievement; and
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| 7 | | WHEREAS, Dr. Helton was not merely an educational advocate |
| 8 | | for District 88 but for students throughout DuPage County and |
| 9 | | the State of Illinois; and
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| 10 | | WHEREAS, Dr. Helton's passion and dedication to build |
| 11 | | futures for students were second to none; and
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| 12 | | WHEREAS, Dr. Helton continuously implemented programs and |
| 13 | | services to help all students; and
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| 14 | | WHEREAS, Dr. Helton was constantly thinking about the |
| 15 | | future and worked to enhance the district's Strategic Plan; |
| 16 | | and
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| 17 | | WHEREAS, Dr. Helton was a fierce advocate for equity; he |
| 18 | | worked to ensure all students, staff, parents, and community |
| 19 | | members felt welcome and safe, and he celebrated the diversity |
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| 1 | | of the community; and
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| 2 | | WHEREAS, Dr. Helton partnered and worked closely with |
| 3 | | local leaders and legislators to improve the district and |
| 4 | | community; he was deeply ingrained in the District 88 |
| 5 | | community and frequently volunteered to help those in need; |
| 6 | | and
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| 7 | | WHEREAS, Dr. Helton was a loving and devoted father to his |
| 8 | | three sons, Scott Jr., Joe, and Tommy; and
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| 9 | | WHEREAS, Dr. Helton was a tremendous leader, mentor, |
| 10 | | community pillar, person, and friend; and
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| 11 | | WHEREAS, Dr. Helton will be greatly missed and remembered |
| 12 | | for his leadership, friendship, spirit, teamwork, and |
| 13 | | commitment; his legacy, in both his sons and the students he |
| 14 | | served, will live on for years to come; therefore, be it
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| 15 | | RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE |
| 16 | | HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that |
| 17 | | we recognize the contributions and career of Scott J. Helton, |
| 18 | | Ed.D. and his more than 19 years of dedicated service to the |
| 19 | | Board of Education of DuPage High School District 88; and be it |
| 20 | | further
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