HR1123 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to congratulate Dr. Bryant Cureton and his wife, Jeanette, as they depart Elmhurst College after fourteen years of service to the College and community; and

WHEREAS, Bryant L. Cureton has served Elmhurst College as President and Professor of Political Science since 1994; as Elmhurst's 12th President, he has led the College through a period of significant development resulting in increased academic strength, an enhanced campus, and a growing reputation; and

WHEREAS, Prior to Elmhurst, Dr. Cureton taught for 23 years at Hartwick College, where he also served as Associate Dean for Program, Vice President and Dean of the College, and then Provost; he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in music from Maryville College, a Master of Arts degree in international relations from American University, and a Ph.D. in political science from the University of Pennsylvania; he also holds the honorary degree of Doctor of Letters from Maryville College; and

WHEREAS, His early experience included service in The United States Marine Corps Reserve and work with the International Division of The Irving Trust Company; his special interest in the relationship between religion and political life led to his appointment as Visiting Scholar at The Divinity School of Harvard University; he has served on boards, councils, and committees of numerous professional and community service organizations; and

WHEREAS, On June 30, 2008, Dr. Cureton and his wife, Jeanette will leave Elmhurst College; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Cureton and his wife, Jeanette (a higher education researcher) live in Elmhurst; they have two daughters, Elizabeth Cureton, M.D., a resident in surgery, and Sarah Cureton Chinn, Ph.D., a research chemist, both in California; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Dr. Cureton and his wife for their hard work and dedication to Elmhurst College and wish them continued success in their future endeavors; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Dr. Bryant Cureton and Jeanette Cureton as a symbol of our sincere respect.