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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3Representatives wish to congratulate Debra Ward-Mitchell on
4the occasion of being named by the National Education
5Association as the Education Support Professional of the Year
6for 2022; and
 
7    WHEREAS, Debra Ward-Mitchell is a strong advocate for
8Education Support Professionals, ensuring that they know their
9value and worth and that the rest of the community recognizes
10their contributions; and
 
11    WHEREAS, Debra Ward-Mitchell has served Thornton Township
12High School District 205 for 38 years; and
 
13    WHEREAS, Debra Ward-Mitchell has worked as a paraeducator
14in Thornton Township High School District 205 for 20 years,
15serving students with behavioral disorders and helping them
16succeed; and
 
17    WHEREAS, Debra Ward-Mitchell has worked tirelessly to keep
18vulnerable students on track for graduation; and
 
19    WHEREAS, Debra Ward-Mitchell is an assistant director at
20the Infant Care Center in District 205, where she provides

 

 

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2    WHEREAS, Debra Ward-Mitchell is an outstanding union
3member, a passionate student advocate, and a powerful voice
4for Education Support Professionals; 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 Debra Ward-Mitchell on being named the 2022
8Education Support Professional of the Year by the National
9Education Association, and we wish her many years of continued
10advocacy and service; and be it further
 
11    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
12presented to Debra Ward-Mitchell as an expression of our
13esteem and respect.