HR0304 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

HR0304 LRB102 18396 ECR 26309 r

HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to congratulate Sheryl Lynn Turpin on her retirement as the administrative coordinator of the Community Behavioral Healthcare Association of Illinois (CBHA) after 22 years of dedicated service; and

WHEREAS, Sheryl Lynn Turpin dedicated her professional life to the field of administrative work for over 40 years and served in several administrative support capacities during her tenure at CBHA; and

WHEREAS, According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a typical employee stays in a job just over four years in the current era; Sheryl Lynn Turpin, like many others, is now an anomaly and part of a bygone era where long-time commitment to one job is almost nonexistent; and

WHEREAS, Sheryl Lynn Turpin has been an integral part of the success of CBHA, which is the largest association of mental health, substance abuse, and youth services organizations in Illinois and is dedicated to representing the interests of its members in order to ensure access and availability to a comprehensive system of accountable, quality behavioral healthcare services for the people of Illinois; and

WHEREAS, Sheryl Lynn Turpin has performed her duties with class, dignity, respect for others, and professionalism; she has earned the admiration and respect of the Illinois legislative staff, association members and staff, and the general public; she maintained high standards through challenging times and remained open and flexible in meeting the needs of her job; and

WHEREAS, Sheryl Lynn Turpin has provided exceptional support to the CBHA staff, members, and the general public without fanfare or public recognition; she was a conscientious employee who worked to ensure that member services and services to the public were provided in a timely and professional manner and that association funds were spent responsibly; and

WHEREAS, After retirement from CBHA, Sheryl Lynn Turpin looks forward to spending time with family, friends, and her pets and traveling; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Sheryl Lynn Turpin on the occasion of her retirement as administrative coordinator for the Community Behavioral Healthcare Association of Illinois, thank her for her many years of service to CBHA and the people in Illinois, and wish her many happy and healthy retirement years; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Sheryl Lynn Turpin as a symbol of our esteem and respect.