HR0437 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Linda Meyer has been the director of the Chatham Area Public Library District for 21 years; and

WHEREAS, The Chatham Area Public Library District has experienced tremendous growth in the past 21 years; and

WHEREAS, During her tenure, Linda Meyer has successfully steered the Chatham Area Public Library District through referendums, subsequent moves, and expansions to the library; and

WHEREAS, The Chatham Area Public Library is an integral and vital part of the greater Chatham community due to Linda Meyer's vision and leadership; and

WHEREAS, Residents of the Chatham Area Public Library District benefit from Linda Meyer's vision and leadership through the promotion of reading, literacy, community programs, and leisure activities; and

WHEREAS, Opportunities and partnerships to support the library community have been fostered by Linda Meyer, in conjunction with the Rolling Prairie Library District and area libraries; and

WHEREAS, Linda Meyer is the beloved leader of the library and is supported by a competent and professional staff; and

WHEREAS, The members of this body recognize Linda Meyer's abilities, capacities, and indefatigable service to the Chatham Area Public Library District; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we designate the date of June 27, 2009 as Linda Meyer Day in the State of Illinois; and be it further

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