CONGRATS-JASON HERBSTER

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HR0712
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HOUSE RESOLUTION

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WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
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Representatives wish to congratulate Jason Herbster on the
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occasion of his retirement as executive director of the
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Crystal Lake Park District after more than 15 years of
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service; and

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WHEREAS, The Crystal Lake Park District is a separate unit
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of local government charged with providing park and recreation
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services for approximately 50,700 residents; the district
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includes 42 parks spanning more than 1,400 acres and provides
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over 1,000 annual program offerings; its facilities include
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the Nature Center, Main and West Beaches, Colonel Palmer
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House, Lippold Family Golf Center, Boncosky Softball Complex
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at Lippold Park, Grand Oaks Recreation/Active Adult Center,
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the Racket Club, Barlina House Preschool, and numerous picnic
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shelters, and the district also maintains miles of bike and
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hiking trails; and

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WHEREAS, Jason Herbster is a seasoned expert in the field
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of parks and recreation, possessing more than three decades of
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experience; prior to joining the Crystal Lake Park District in
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May 2010, he served the Glenview Park District from June 2001
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to May 2010, the Schaumburg Park District from June 1998 to
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June 2001, the Palatine Park District from November 1990 to

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June 1998, and the Alsip Park District from December 1989 to
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November 1990; and

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WHEREAS, During his tenure, Jason Herbster successfully
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reestablished the Parks Initiative Foundation, revitalizing
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its mission, visibility, and fundraising efforts to strengthen
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parks and recreation initiatives; a collaborative and trusted
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relationship-builder, he has also forged and maintained strong
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intergovernmental partnerships with the City of Crystal Lake,
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the Village of Lakewood, local school districts, and the
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public library, enhancing community connections and shared
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resources; and

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WHEREAS, Demonstrating environmental leadership, Jason
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Herbster secured the Environmental Monarch Pledge and obtained
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key grant funding, including the grant to update and preserve
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Main Beach, the Lakewood Meadows Grant, and the Nature Center
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Grant, advancing sustainability and environmental education;
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his commitment to organizational excellence was further
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evidenced by earning an award from the Government Finance
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Officers Association (GFOA) for outstanding financial
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reporting, transparency, and accountability; and

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WHEREAS, Jason Herbster is a highly respected and
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influential leader known for fostering a positive, engaging,
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and inclusive workplace culture; recognized as a Distinguished

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Agency Mentor, he is celebrated for his guidance, mentorship,
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and ability to inspire professional growth in others; his
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commitment to relationship-building and community partnership
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is further demonstrated through his role as an ambassador for
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the Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce and as a board member for
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the Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association (NISRA),
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where he contributes to meaningful community impact; and

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WHEREAS, Jason Herbster is considered a strong listener, a
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talented motivator, and an influential leader throughout the
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community, consistently promoting staff morale, teamwork, and
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a fun, supportive workplace culture; his skills in developing
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employee engagement and organizational culture contributed to
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the Crystal Lake Park District receiving the McHenry County
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Top Workplaces 2024 Reader's Choice Award - Workplaces for
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Teens; and

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WHEREAS, Jason Herbster has expressed his intention to
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retire in April 2026; therefore, be it

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RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
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HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
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we congratulate Jason Herbster on his retirement as executive
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director of the Crystal Lake Park District after more than 15
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years of service, and we thank him for his dedication and
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commitment to the Crystal Lake community and the State of

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Illinois; and be it further

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RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
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presented to Jason Herbster as an expression of our esteem and
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respect.

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