Bill Text: IL HR0427 | 2021-2022 | 102nd General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulates Noel McNally on his retirement as principal of Jackie Vaughn Occupational High School.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-09-09 - Resolution Adopted [HR0427 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2021-HR0427-Introduced.html

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HOUSE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
Representatives wish to congratulate Noel McNally on the
occasion of his retirement as principal of Jackie Vaughn
Occupational High School; and
WHEREAS, Noel McNally has served as principal of Jackie
Vaughn Occupational High School from August 1, 2015 until his
retirement in July of 2021 and has been working in the Chicago
Public School system for over 20 years; he served as principal
at Byrne Elementary School from 2013 to 2015 and as assistant
principal at Grimes Elementary School from 2012 to 2013; he
taught special education at Grimes Elementary School from 2005
to 2012; prior to that he worked at Mt. Vernon Elementary
School as dean of students and a teacher; in 2001, he joined
Chicago Alternative Learning Academy-North as director; and
WHEREAS, Noel McNally's early career was spent working at
Taft High School, Agassiz Elementary School, Diamond
Development, Summerset House, and the Association House of
Chicago; and
WHEREAS, Noel McNally was instrumental in pushing for
legislation that allows all high school students with
intellectual disabilities to gain access to junior college by

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offering school district support for dual-enrollment; and
WHEREAS, Noel McNally's legacy will endure long after he
leaves Vaughn; he promoted a change in mindset to encompass a
"we can do it" attitude; he encouraged all adults to put an
emphasis on speaking and listening skills so students could
engage, to the fullest extent possible, in learning, work, and
life; he worked with local elected officials to develop
relationships with businesses in the community to introduce
them to the talents of the students at Vaughn, demonstrating
how these students could be an asset; and
WHEREAS, Noel McNally's education includes a Certificate
of Advanced Study in Administration from National Louis
University, a Master of Science in Special Education from
Northeastern Illinois University, and a Bachelor of Science in
Elementary Education from DePaul University; and
WHEREAS, Noel McNally is an avid fan of the Chicago Bears
and also supports the Cubs, the Blackhawks, and the Bulls; he
enjoys spending time with his wife, Michele, and twins,
Michael and Megan, boating near their home on the Chicago
River; he enjoys listening to live music, cooking, and taking
walks with the youngest family member, Cherry the Dog; he
cheers on Michael at all of his football and baseball games and
helps Megan compose and record songs; he plays the harmonica,

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prefers wearing hats and shorts, and always looks forward to
going on family vacations where he can spend time in nature; he
prioritizes dining out and trying all types of ethnic cuisine;
he frequently goes on Dunkin' Donuts coffee runs but also sips
Starbucks "Flat White"; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
we congratulate Noel McNally on his retirement as principal of
Jackie Vaughn Occupational High School, and we wish him the
best in all his future endeavors; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
presented to Noel McNally as a symbol of our respect and
esteem.