HR0318 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The work of Illinois government requires constant efforts from many unrecognized individuals who keep the proverbial wheels of state turning; and

WHEREAS, The work of one such individual, Michelle "Babs" Davis, who, for 27 years has served the House of Representatives with intelligence and grace, certainly deserves our praise today, the final day of her duty to the House; and

WHEREAS, Michelle Davis began her career with the Illinois House of Representatives as a page in 1987, only a few years after graduating from Springfield's Sacred Heart Academy; she continued her work with us as an Administrative Assistant for the House Republican Policy Staff from 1988 to 1991; and

WHEREAS, Michelle Davis served as Legislative Assistant to State Representative Kathleen Wojcik from 1991 to 1999 and as a Legislative Aide to State Representative William Black from 2000 to 2009; and

WHEREAS, Michelle Davis also served as Legislative Assistant to State Representative Mike Bost from 2009 to 2014 and worked with State Representative John Anthony following his entrance to the Illinois House; and

WHEREAS, Former State Representative and current United States Representative Mike Bost refers to Michelle Davis as the best secretary he ever had throughout his 20-year career in the General Assembly; and

WHEREAS, Congressman Bost and his wife, Tracy, wish to join the members of the Illinois House of Representatives and its staff in congratulating Michelle Davis on her outstanding 27-year career and wish her all the best as she continues her career in public service with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we thank Michelle "Babs" Davis for her 27 years of hard work and service to the Illinois House of Representatives and wish her continued success in the next chapter of her public service; and be it further

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