HR1194 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to congratulate Sister Carolyn Sieg, principal of St. Joan of Arch School in Lisle, on being awarded the inaugural Bishop Kaffer Outstanding Principal Award; and

WHEREAS, She was nominated by Father Gabriel Baltes of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Lisle; he was prompted to nominate her based on her passion, boundless energy, and exemplary faith leadership as a principal; and

WHEREAS, Sister Carolyn is a Benedictine sister of Sacred Heart Monastery in Lisle; she has served as principal for the past 42 years, was a teacher at the school before serving as its principal, and was a student at the school as a child; and

WHEREAS, One of Sister Carolyn's main goals as principal was to change the perception of the principal's office; instead of children dreading a trip to the office for disciplinary actions, now they are sent there for praise; and

WHEREAS, Sister Carolyn will receive the award on April 29, 2010 at the Principals' Meeting and Awards Breakfast hosted by Lewis University; and

WHEREAS, The award, named in memory of the late Bishop Roger Kaffer of the Diocese of Joliet, was started to recognize a principal demonstrating excellence in the role of a Catholic school administrator; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Sister Carolyn Sieg on her being awarded the inaugural Bishop Kaffer Outstanding Principal Award and wish her all the best in the future; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Sister Carolyn Sieg as a symbol of our respect and esteem.