HR0596 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to congratulate Jane Rowland on the occasion of being the recipient of the 2007 American Library Association Trustee Citation; and

WHEREAS, The ALA Trustee Citation was established in 1941 to recognize public library trustees for distinguished service to library development and symbolizes and honors the best contributions and efforts of the estimated 60,000 American citizens who serve on library boards; and

WHEREAS, Jane Rowland has served in distinguished positions at the local, State, and national levels; she was secretary of the Calumet City Public Library Board from 1994 to 1997, Vice President of the Board from 1997 to 2001, and President of the Board from 2001 to the present; she was a member of the Suburban Library System Board from 1995 to 2002, serving as President in 2000 and 2001; she has served on the Illinois Library Association Trustee Forum Executive Board since 1994 and has served two years as its President; she has been a member of the Association of Library Trustees and Advocates Board since 2000, where she has served as Second Vice President, First Vice President/President Elect, and President; she continues to serve as a member on ALTA's Executive Board; and

WHEREAS, Jane Rowland was voted the Illinois Library Association Trustee of the Year in 1999; and she was the recipient of the Metropolitan Library System Trustee of the Year Award in 2006; and

WHEREAS, Jane Rowland's dedication to her work, tireless advocacy, and competent leadership make her a wonderful asset to the Illinois library community and to the people of the State of Illinois; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Jane Rowland on the occasion of being the recipient of the 2007 American Library Association Trustee Citation and wish her continued success and happiness in the future; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Jane Rowland as a symbol of our esteem and respect.