Bill Text: IL HR0184 | 2011-2012 | 97th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Recognizes Dr. Louis Grado and his years of service at Eastern Illinois University.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2011-03-15 - Resolution Adopted [HR0184 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2011-HR0184-Introduced.html

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HOUSE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Louis M. Grado, Ph.D., was a dedicated member of
the Eastern Illinois University faculty from 1955 until 1989;
and
WHEREAS, Dr. Grado taught in the field of elementary
education and provided invaluable insight into the training of
teachers; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Grado was appointed by the President of the
University to head the newly established Department of
Elementary and Junior High School education in 1970; and
WHEREAS, His work, until his retirement, served to
significantly and measurably strengthen the education and
training of future teachers; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Grado's work in education extended beyond our
national boundaries; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Grado took a two-year leave of absence to
assume an advisory position at a school in rural Nicaragua
through work with the International Cooperation
Administration; and

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WHEREAS, Dr. Grado was responsible for all facets of
faculty and staff development and training at his new school;
and
WHEREAS, Dr. Grado's work came to play an important role in
the development of teacher training processes related to rural
education throughout Nicaragua; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
we publicly recognize and commend the work of Dr. Louis M.
Grado that so greatly affected the lives of students, faculty,
and staff at Eastern Illinois University; and be it further
RESOLVED, That we recognize the tremendous value of the
work completed by Dr. Grado to further teacher training and
student development in rural Nicaragua; and be it further
RESOLVED, That we honor Dr. Louis M. Grado for his
contributions to the field of education that will benefit
teachers and students around the world for many generations to
come.