HR0427 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to extend their congratulations to Julie Rothenfluh on the occasion of her upcoming retirement from the Naperville Public Library; and

WHEREAS, The Naperville Public Library has three locations that serve over 1.5 million visitors annually; there are over 70,000 active cardholders, and the library system has an annual circulation of over 4,000,000 items, an average of 11,390 items per day; and

WHEREAS, Julie Rothenfluh has worked at the Naperville Public Library for over 23 years, and she has served as the Executive Director for the last five years; and

WHEREAS, Due to Julie Rothenfluh's hard work and dedication as Deputy Executive Director, the Naperville Public Library received ten consecutive five-star ratings from the Library Journal since the award's inception; it is a distinction that only 12 other U.S. libraries share; and

WHEREAS, Julie Rothenfluh currently manages approximately 250 employees and an annual budget of over $15 million; and

WHEREAS, Under Julie Rothenfluh's direction, the Naperville Public Library has evolved to embrace changing customer needs and technology so as to remain a valued community resource; and

WHEREAS, In 2016, the Naperville Public Library created a three-year strategic plan to define goals and objectives in order to prioritize projects and efficiently execute the library's mission; and

WHEREAS, The strategic plan emphasizes accessibility and innovation while serving Naperville's diverse population and conveying the library's value; and

WHEREAS, With Julie Rothenfluh's guidance, the Naperville Public Library expanded its digital resources, added programs, and grew community partnerships; and

WHEREAS, While the Naperville Public Library serves a large community of approximately 140,000 residents, Julie Rothenfluh has always fostered a "small town" culture through personal connections and genuine caring; she will be remembered as a strategic leader and an innovative community partner; and

WHEREAS, The residents of the City of Naperville have benefited greatly from Julie Rothenfluh's outstanding leadership, professionalism, and community service; and

WHEREAS, A community reception to honor Julie Rothenfluh will be held on Friday, June 7, 2019 at the Naperville Public Library on 95th Street; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Julie Rothenfluh on a job well done at the Naperville Public Library over the last 23 years and wish her the very best in her upcoming retirement; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Julie Rothenfluh as a symbol of our esteem and respect.