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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3Representatives are pleased to honor and congratulate Joyce
4Dugan upon the occasion of her departure from Uptown United and
5for her years of tireless service to the community; and
 
6    WHEREAS, Joyce Dugan was born in the City of Chicago and
7lived in both California and Connecticut before returning to
8Illinois, where she attended and graduated from Northwestern
9University; and
 
10    WHEREAS, Joyce Dugan immediately became engaged in a
11successful career in some of Chicago's leading real estate,
12legal, and banking firms, including Jenner and Block,
13Continental Bank (where she was an Officer), and as Managing
14Director of The Balcor Company; and
 
15    WHEREAS, Joyce Dugan decided to leave a successful career
16in private enterprise and devote her life to public service,
17community building, and the use of her skills and talents to
18assist her neighborhood and those who faced struggles and
19challenges within their lives; and
 
20    WHEREAS, Joyce Dugan worked for many years as Assistant to
21Alderman Mary Ann Smith of Chicago's 48th Ward, enhancing

 

 

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1community and economic development, fostering collaboration
2and cooperation between diverse groups and service providers,
3and improving the general health, safety, and sustainability of
4the neighborhoods she loves; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Joyce Dugan later assumed the role of President
6and Chief Executive Officer of Uptown United in 2002, playing a
7key leadership role in the life of the entire Uptown community
8and spearheading projects such as the redevelopment of the 4619
9N. Broadway Building, the establishment of Special Service Area
10#34, and the creation of Uptown's Community Development
11Guidelines; and
 
12    WHEREAS, Despite the rigorous demands of her private and
13professional lives, Joyce Dugan always participated in key
14volunteer leadership roles in organizations such as Sarah's
15Circle, helping women in need rebuild their lives, and the
16Community Counseling Centers of Chicago, helping youth and
17families in their struggles with mental health and substance
18abuse issues, and where she currently serves as Board
19Chairperson; and
 
20    WHEREAS, Joyce has announced her departure as President and
21CEO of Uptown United as she and her husband of 24 years, Tim
22Dugan, continue to be active in the Edgewater and Uptown
23communities of Chicago; and
 

 

 

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1    WHEREAS, Uptown United and Business Partners-The Chamber
2for Uptown are hosting "A Salute To Joyce Dugan" to honor Ms.
3Dugan for her tireless public service, advocacy, and countless
4contributions to the community; therefore, be it
 
5    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
6NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
7congratulate Joyce Dugan upon the occasion of her departure and
8wish her continued success and happiness in the future; and be
9it further
 
10    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
11presented to Joyce Dugan as a symbol of our esteem and respect.