HR0669 94TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to recognize milestone events in the lives of the citizens of the State of Illinois; and

WHEREAS, It has come to our attention that Walter H. Warfield, Ph.D., will be retiring June 30, 2006, after 38 years of service in the field of education; he has served as Executive Director of the Illinois Association of School Administrators (IASA) since 1992; and

WHEREAS, Beginning as a teacher, sponsor, and coach at Madison High and Junior High Schools in 1968 to 1973, Dr. Warfield's career carried him through successive positions as Principal for Mason City High School from 1973 to 1977 and research assistant for Illinois State University from 1977 to 1978; and

WHEREAS, He then served as Superintendent for Fairfield Community High School District from 1978 to 1984, Mattoon Community Unit School District from 1984 to 1988, and Decatur Public Schools from 1988 to 1992; in 1992, he was selected by the IASA as its Executive Director; and

WHEREAS, He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in History in 1968 and Master of Science degree in Education Administration in 1973 from Southern Illinois University; he received his Doctor of Philosophy degree in Education Administration in 1978 from Illinois State University; and

WHEREAS, In addition to his community activities, Dr. Warfield previously served on and continues to serve on numerous educational consortia and other associations and committees relating to the field of education; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Warfield showed a strong commitment to educational excellence and leadership and the importance of friendship, humor, and commitment to the quality of life; and

WHEREAS, He and his wife, Catherine, have three children, Christy, Jason, and Jennifer, and four grandchildren, Clare, Declan, Conor, and Sofia; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we honor and recognize Executive Director Warfield for his 38 years of service and outstanding leadership in the field of education; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Executive Director Warfield as an expression of our respect and esteem and with our best wishes to him, his wife Catherine, and their family on the occasion of his retirement.