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HOUSE RESOLUTION


 
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    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of 
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Representative are pleased to recognize Terry Hogan for her 33 
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years of service to the Chicago Public Library upon her 
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retirement in 2007; and

 
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    WHEREAS, Terry Hogan started her career as a library page 
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at the Chicago Public Library Edgewater branch in 1974; and

 
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    WHEREAS, After college, Terry Hogan worked as a Library 
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Associate at the Northtown and Logan Square branches before 
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returning to Edgewater in 1980; and

 
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    WHEREAS, Terry Hogan received her Masters  of Library 
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Science and has served the Edgewater Branch as a Librarian I 
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since 1994; and

 
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    WHEREAS, In her 33 year career, Terry Hogan has been 
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recognized as a very dedicated professional, known for her 
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great work ethic and energy, as well as her reference and 
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listening skills, friendliness, flexibility, and sharp wit; 
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and

 
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    WHEREAS, Terry Hogan was a skilled manager of the Edgewater 
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branch, coordinating volunteer efforts, helping coordinate the 
 


 






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Friends semiannual book sales, and reaching out to both 
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community members and organizations; and
 
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    WHEREAS, As the Edgewater Branch's Friends group liaison, 
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Terry Hogan provided clear direction and assistance to the 
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group, especially in helping the group coordinate the Friends' 
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semiannual book sales; and

 
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    WHEREAS, As a lifelong resident of Edgewater, Terry Hogan 
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has been an involved member of the community, always ready to 
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respond to changes and service needs; she has been especially 
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committed to outreach to senior citizens; and
 
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    WHEREAS, Terry Hogan established a Tuesday book club to 
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serve the area's seniors and acted as a thoughtful moderator at 
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these community events; and
 
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    WHEREAS, Terry Hogan has been a tremendous asset to the 
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Chicago Public Library and the Edgewater branch; and

 
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    WHEREAS, Terry Hogan's dedication to public service and the 
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education of the community has had positive effects on 
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community members; her legacy of service will long be 
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remembered; therefore, be it

 
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    RESOLVED, BY THE  HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE 
 


 






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NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we 
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congratulate Terry Hogan on her outstanding career of service 
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to the Chicago Public Library and the Edgewater branch upon her 
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retirement; and be it further

 
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    RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be 
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presented to Terry Hogan and the Edgewater branch of the 
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Chicago Public Library.