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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2     WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3 Representatives are honored to recognize significant events in
4 the lives of the citizens of the State of Illinois; and
 
5     WHEREAS, Kevin McCann is retiring from his position as
6 Principal of Jamieson Elementary School in Chicago; and
 
7     WHEREAS, Kevin McCann graduated from St. Patrick High
8 School in 1969; he earned a Liberal Arts and Science degree
9 from Depaul University in 1973 and continued his education at
10 DePaul University, earning a Masters degree in School
11 Administration in 1976; and
 
12     WHEREAS, Mr. McCann taught in a general education classroom
13 from 1974 until 1977 at Bell School and then taught upper grade
14 mathematics at LaSalle Language Academy from 1977 until 1991;
15 in 1991 he became the Principal at Jamieson Elementary School;
16 and
 
17     WHEREAS, Mr. McCann helped Jamieson Elementary School to be
18 recognized through achievements in many different disciplines;
19 under his leadership, the school received awards for success in
20 academic bowls, history fairs, science fairs, oratory, math
21 competition, athletics, and robotics; and
 
22     WHEREAS, Kevin McCann received many awards throughout his
23 career; in 1979, he was Teacher of the Year at LaSalle Language
24 Academy; he received the Kate Maremont Dedicated Teacher Award
25 in 1989; in 1990, he was recognized as the Milken Family
26 Foundation Illinois Distinguished Educator; and, in 1999, he
27 received the Finalist Outstanding Leadership Award, Chicago
28 Principals Association and Chicago Public Schools; and
 
29     WHEREAS, Kevin McCann and his wife, Carol, were married on

 

 

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1 June 22, 1991; and he is the proud father of 3 children,
2 Maggie, Rachel, and Bridget; therefore, be it
 
3     RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
4 NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
5 we congratulate Kevin McCann on his retirement as Principal of
6 Jamieson Elementary School after a 32 year career in education
7 and wish him a happy and relaxing retirement; and be it further
 
8     RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
9 presented to Kevin McCann.