HR1395 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to honor and congratulate Joyce Dugan upon the occasion of her departure from Uptown United and for her years of tireless service to the community; and

WHEREAS, Joyce Dugan was born in the City of Chicago and lived in both California and Connecticut before returning to Illinois, where she attended and graduated from Northwestern University; and

WHEREAS, Joyce Dugan immediately became engaged in a successful career in some of Chicago's leading real estate, legal, and banking firms, including Jenner and Block, Continental Bank (where she was an Officer), and as Managing Director of The Balcor Company; and

WHEREAS, Joyce Dugan decided to leave a successful career in private enterprise and devote her life to public service, community building, and the use of her skills and talents to assist her neighborhood and those who faced struggles and challenges within their lives; and

WHEREAS, Joyce Dugan worked for many years as Assistant to Alderman Mary Ann Smith of Chicago's 48th Ward, enhancing community and economic development, fostering collaboration and cooperation between diverse groups and service providers, and improving the general health, safety, and sustainability of the neighborhoods she loves; and

WHEREAS, Joyce Dugan later assumed the role of President and Chief Executive Officer of Uptown United in 2002, playing a key leadership role in the life of the entire Uptown community and spearheading projects such as the redevelopment of the 4619 N. Broadway Building, the establishment of Special Service Area #34, and the creation of Uptown's Community Development Guidelines; and

WHEREAS, Despite the rigorous demands of her private and professional lives, Joyce Dugan always participated in key volunteer leadership roles in organizations such as Sarah's Circle, helping women in need rebuild their lives, and the Community Counseling Centers of Chicago, helping youth and families in their struggles with mental health and substance abuse issues, and where she currently serves as Board Chairperson; and

WHEREAS, Joyce has announced her departure as President and CEO of Uptown United as she and her husband of 24 years, Tim Dugan, continue to be active in the Edgewater and Uptown communities of Chicago; and

WHEREAS, Uptown United and Business Partners-The Chamber for Uptown are hosting "A Salute To Joyce Dugan" to honor Ms. Dugan for her tireless public service, advocacy, and countless contributions to the community; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Joyce Dugan upon the occasion of her departure 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 Joyce Dugan as a symbol of our esteem and respect.