Bill Text: IL HR0396 | 2009-2010 | 96th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulates Sharon Seals on her retirement from School District 129 in Aurora.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2009-05-14 - Resolution Adopted [HR0396 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2009-HR0396-Introduced.html

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HOUSE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
Representatives are pleased to congratulate Sharon Seals on her
retirement from School District 129 in Aurora; and
WHEREAS, Sharon Seals received her early education from the
Chicago Public School system, graduating with honors from
Calumet High School in 1970; she is an outstanding alumna of
Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, receiving a Bachelor's
of Arts degree in Education in 1974, and a Master's of Science
degree in Education in 1976; and
WHEREAS, Sharon Seals has given thirty-five years of
service educating students and teachers; she taught music and
art in the Chicago Public School System from 1974 to 1976; in
the fall of 1976, she was employed by the Aurora Public School
District 129 and assigned to Gertrude Smith Elementary School,
where she remained for thirty-three years; and
WHEREAS, She served in a variety of instructional/advisory
positions at Gertrude Smith Elementary School; she taught
grades 1-4 during her tenure; in this capacity, she planned,
organized, and taught daily lessons; she was noted for creating
unique lessons in math, reading, science, writing, and social
studies; further, she adapted instruction for special needs

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students, i.e., autism, learning disabled, and attention
deficit disorder; she created interactive bulletin boards in
and outside of the classroom, facilitated guided reading
groups, and developing comprehensions and assessments; and
WHEREAS, As a professional educator with an exemplary
record of service, Sharon Seals was highly regarded by her
colleagues, serving as team leader of grade levels; in this
role, she frequently collaborated with other classroom
teachers, other staff, and parents; she served as a
motivational speaker for students, produced and directed
all-school programs, and implemented a reward and discipline
system for students; and
WHEREAS, Her communication style with school staff,
students, and parents has been described as warm and
diplomatic; in the community, Sharon Seals is committed to
service; as a faithful member of Fellowship Missionary Baptist
Church of Chicago, she served in numerous capacities including:
music director of the Junior Choir, assistant director of
Easter and Children's Day programs, Sunday School Attendant,
Chairperson of graduation activities, and Women's Day keynote
speaker; and
WHEREAS, Sharon has been married to Donnie Seals, Sr. for
the past thirty-four years; they are the proud parents of three

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children who are college graduates and successful, productive
citizens in their various communities; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
congratulate Sharon Seals on her retirement and wish her the
best in her future endeavors; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
presented to Sharon Seals as a symbol of our respect.