HJ0022 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, James L. Easterly's accomplishments have made a lasting impression upon the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and the State of Illinois; and

WHEREAS, James Easterly received a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from Bradley University in 1969 and a master's degree in Public Administration from the University of Illinois in 1996; and

WHEREAS, James Easterly began working for IDOT after high school and continued until his retirement in May 2003; and

WHEREAS, During his time with IDOT, James Easterly served in a variety of capacities, including as resident engineer, statewide construction engineer, and district engineer in Springfield and Collinsville, and culminated his career as IDOT Director of Highways; and

WHEREAS, James Easterly was a mentor and friend to all; he was an outstanding engineer who dedicated his career to public service and to building a better Illinois; he gave generously of himself, providing leadership, engineering excellence, and guidance to IDOT; he left a lasting legacy of safety and improvements to the transportation system in Illinois that will stand the test of time and benefit future generations for years to come; and

WHEREAS, James Easterly was well respected by those within IDOT and the private sector for the example he set, the fairness he displayed, and the leadership he provided; one of his greatest gifts to his staff, future generations of IDOT employees, and to the public was his ability to value and build partnerships that found common ground within the communities and the State of Illinois; he helped IDOT become one of the best and most respected departments of transportation in the country; and

WHEREAS, James Easterly and his achievements at IDOT deserve recognition by the citizens of Illinois; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE SENATE CONCURRING HEREIN, that we designate the Illinois Department of Transportation, District 6 Headquarters in Springfield, as the "James L. Easterly Building"; and be it further

RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be presented to Mrs. James L. Easterly, Governor JB Pritzker, the Secretary of State, and the Director of Central Management Services.