HR0568 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to congratulate the Honorable Amy Sholar on her assignment to the Fifth District Appellate Court; and

WHEREAS, The Fifth Appellate District hears cases from across 48 counties in the southernmost part of Illinois, including Alexander, Bond, Champaign, Christian, Clark, Clay, Clinton, Coles, Crawford, Cumberland, DeWitt, Douglas, Edgar, Edwards, Effingham, Fayette, Franklin, Gallatin, Hamilton, Hardin, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Johnson, Lawrence, Macon, Madison, Marion, Massac, Monroe, Montgomery, Moultrie, Perry, Piatt, Pope, Pulaski, Randolph, Richland, St. Clair, Saline, Shelby, Union, Vermilion, Wabash, Washington, Wayne, White, and Williamson; and

WHEREAS, Judge Sholar, a lifelong resident of Madison County, earned a Bachelor of Arts from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville before continuing her education at St. Louis University, where she received her Juris Doctor in 2001; and

WHEREAS, Prior to becoming a judge, Judge Sholar practiced law, starting her own law practice as a founding partner at Sholar Stephan Law in Alton, where she worked from 2016 to 2021; before pursuing private practice, she worked in solo practice at Amy Sholar, P.C., served as planning coordinator for the City of Alton for three years, and served as an intern at Madison County State's Attorney's Office; and

WHEREAS, Judge Sholar was first appointed to the bench as a Third Circuit Judge on April 30, 2021; she was elected as a Resident Circuit Judge for Madison County in 2022; she also served as the Presiding Judge of the Family Division and was appointed by the Illinois Supreme Court to serve on the Judicial Inquiry Board in May 2023; and

WHEREAS, Judge Sholar has excelled in every facet of her legal career, earning her several appointments; she was appointed to the Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees by Governor Bruce Rauner, serving on the board from April 2015 to December 2020; during her term, she served as chairperson from 2018 to 2019; and

WHEREAS, Judge Sholar has been a notable member of several professional associations, including the Illinois State Bar Association, the Madison County Bar Association, and the Alton-Wood River Bar Association, where she formerly served as president and secretary; and

WHEREAS, Judge Sholar, known for her integrity, fairness, and her diligent, hardworking nature, has exhibited high levels of knowledge, expertise, and professionalism in the delivery of her assignments as a judge; and

WHEREAS, Judge Sholar, who is married and the mother of two adult children, is a current resident of the Alton/Godfrey area; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate the Honorable Amy Sholar on her assignment to the Fifth District Appellate Court, and we recognize the passion, commitment, and invaluable experience she brings to the bench; and be it further

RESOLVED, That we extend our best wishes to Judge Sholar on her recent appointment; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Judge Sholar as an expression of our recognition.