HR1200 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to congratulate Edward W. Harvey on the occasion of his retirement as Executive Director of the Northbrook Park District; and

WHEREAS, Edward W. Harvey has served the citizens of Northbrook with pride and distinction as Executive Director of the Northbrook Park District; he has over thirty years of experience in park district management; and

WHEREAS, Edward W. Harvey is a graduate of the University of Illinois; he earned his bachelor's degree in Recreation and Park Administration in 1972 and his master's degree in Leisure Studies in 1976; and

WHEREAS, Edward W. Harvey served as Superintendent of Operations at the Urbana Park District from 1971 until 1978; as Director of Operations at the Champaign Park District from 1978 until 1988; and as Superintendent of Parks and Properties with the Northbrook Park District from 1988 until 1997; and

WHEREAS, Edward W. Harvey was appointed Executive Director to the Northbrook Park District in May of 1997; and

WHEREAS, Edward W. Harvey is a Certified Parks and Recreation Professional; and

WHEREAS, Edward W. Harvey is a professional member of the Illinois Park and Recreation Association, the National Park and Recreation Association, and the Midwest Institute of Park Executives; and

WHEREAS, In addition to his service with the Northbrook Park District, Edward W. Harvey has contributed to the Northbrook community as a member of the Northbrook Rotary, the Northbrook Civic Association, and the Glenview Concert Bank; he has served on the Northbrook Centennial Commission and the Village of Northbrook Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee; and

WHEREAS, Edward W. Harvey led the Northbrook Park District through the multi-million dollar renovation of the Sports Center Complex from 1999 until 2004, which included a new "A" Rink, new offices and locker rooms, a new outdoor pool configuration, and a new "B' Rink; and

WHEREAS, Edward W. Harvey guided the Northbrook Park District through its first major update to a Compressive Master Plan, resulting in its acceptance by the Northbrook Park District Board in 2004; and

WHEREAS, Edward W. Harvey aided the acquisition of additional park lands, resulting in a 13 percent increase in the Northbrook Park District managed property for the community; and

WHEREAS, Edward W. Harvey guided the Northbrook Park District through referendum, acquisition, and development of a 60-acre parcel, today named Techny Prairie Park and Fields, which consists of a 16-acre educational Trail Through Time, a 9-hole golf course, a skate park, playground, picnic areas, batting cages, four baseball fields, fishing stations, and two lighted, artificial turf soccer/lacrosse fields; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Edward W. Harvey on the occasion of his retirement and wish him continued success and happiness in the future; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Edward W. Harvey as a symbol of our esteem and respect.