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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2     WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3 Representative are pleased to recognize Terry Hogan for her 33
4 years of service to the Chicago Public Library upon her
5 retirement in 2007; and
 
6     WHEREAS, Terry Hogan started her career as a library page
7 at the Chicago Public Library Edgewater branch in 1974; and
 
8     WHEREAS, After college, Terry Hogan worked as a Library
9 Associate at the Northtown and Logan Square branches before
10 returning to Edgewater in 1980; and
 
11     WHEREAS, Terry Hogan received her Masters of Library
12 Science and has served the Edgewater Branch as a Librarian I
13 since 1994; and
 
14     WHEREAS, In her 33 year career, Terry Hogan has been
15 recognized as a very dedicated professional, known for her
16 great work ethic and energy, as well as her reference and
17 listening skills, friendliness, flexibility, and sharp wit;
18 and
 
19     WHEREAS, Terry Hogan was a skilled manager of the Edgewater
20 branch, coordinating volunteer efforts, helping coordinate the

 

 

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1 Friends semiannual book sales, and reaching out to both
2 community members and organizations; and
 
3     WHEREAS, As the Edgewater Branch's Friends group liaison,
4 Terry Hogan provided clear direction and assistance to the
5 group, especially in helping the group coordinate the Friends'
6 semiannual book sales; and
 
7     WHEREAS, As a lifelong resident of Edgewater, Terry Hogan
8 has been an involved member of the community, always ready to
9 respond to changes and service needs; she has been especially
10 committed to outreach to senior citizens; and
 
11     WHEREAS, Terry Hogan established a Tuesday book club to
12 serve the area's seniors and acted as a thoughtful moderator at
13 these community events; and
 
14     WHEREAS, Terry Hogan has been a tremendous asset to the
15 Chicago Public Library and the Edgewater branch; and
 
16     WHEREAS, Terry Hogan's dedication to public service and the
17 education of the community has had positive effects on
18 community members; her legacy of service will long be
19 remembered; therefore, be it
 
20     RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE

 

 

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1 NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
2 congratulate Terry Hogan on her outstanding career of service
3 to the Chicago Public Library and the Edgewater branch upon her
4 retirement; and be it further
 
5     RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be
6 presented to Terry Hogan and the Edgewater branch of the
7 Chicago Public Library.