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HOUSE RESOLUTION


 
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    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of 
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Representatives wish to congratulate Dr. Douglas Parks of 
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Grayslake on the occasion of his retirement as superintendent 
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of Aptakisic-Tripp School District 102 in Buffalo Grove; and

 
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    WHEREAS, Dr. Parks received his master's and doctoral 
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degrees from the University of Missouri at Kansas City; he has 
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been in school administration in Illinois for almost 17 years 
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and has consistently applied the belief of "What's Best for 
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Children" as his decision screen; and


 
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    WHEREAS, Dr. Parks has four years of experience as the 
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Chief Executive Officer of an intermediate school district in 
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Iowa and, previous to that, several years experience as a 
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central office administrator, an elementary principal, and 
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fifth grade teacher in the Kansas City area; he was the 
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Superintendent for the Special Education District of Lake 
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County (SEDOL) before becoming the superintendent of 
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Aptakisic-Tripp School District 102 in 1991; and
 
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    WHEREAS,  His primary interest professionally has been a 
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focus on the development of strategic planning that 
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concentrates organizational energy toward the improvement of 
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instructional programs to ensure the success of every student; 
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he has become a legend in District 102 largely for his ability 
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to unite the community to pass referendums and improve 
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education; and


 
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    WHEREAS, Dr. Parks was instrumental in the development of 
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District 102's "Universal Values of Integrity" which are the 
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basis for the development of a foundation of ethical and moral 
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behavior, which students should model throughout their lives; 
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and
 
 


 






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    WHEREAS, Dr. Parks has facilitated the formation of a 
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vital, collaborative, and reciprocal partnerships among area 
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businesses and the school community and has demonstrated the 
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importance of fostering an appreciation of diversity and 
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recognizing the richness that diversity brings to children and 
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the community; and

 
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    WHEREAS,  Dr. Parks is married to his wife, Elaine, and he 
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has three children and four grandchildren; therefore, be it
 

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    RESOLVED, BY THE  HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE 
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NINETY-THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we 
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congratulate Dr. Douglas Parks on his retirement after many 
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years of dedication to his profession; and we wish him well in 
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all his future endeavors; and be it further

 
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    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
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presented to Dr. Douglas Parks as a token of our admiration.