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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3Representatives wish to congratulate Mike Lootens on the
4occasion of his retirement as principal of Epiphany Catholic
5School; and
 
6    WHEREAS, Mike Lootens was always the first one at school
7every morning, and he stayed late for after-school and evening
8activities; he gladly helped with anything and everything
9every day; and
 
10    WHEREAS, Mike Lootens knew every family in the school and
11called every child by name; he made every family feel like they
12were his favorite; and
 
13    WHEREAS, Mike Lootens led by example with a servant's
14heart and was always friendly, visible, and approachable; and
 
15    WHEREAS, During Mike Lootens's first year as the principal
16in 2011, Epiphany Catholic School became a Blue Ribbon School;
17and
 
18    WHEREAS, Mike Lootens is a man of great faith, and he has
19always stressed the importance of making family a priority;
20and
 

 

 

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1    WHEREAS, As Mike Lootens embarks on retirement, he will be
2remembered by all of who have been blessed to work with him and
3call him a friend, as well as the many students and families
4whose lives he has touched; therefore, be it
 
5    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
6HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
7we congratulate Mike Lootens on his retirement as principal of
8Epiphany Catholic School and join his community in thanking
9him for his passion for education and for his dedication to our
10families and community; and be it further
 
11    RESOLVED, That we commend Mike Lootens for the invaluable
12contributions he has made to our children's future; and be it
13further
 
14    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
15presented to Mike Lootens and his family with our wish for good
16health and much happiness in retirement.