CONGRATS-AARON MERCIER

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HR0824
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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 Aaron Mercier on the
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occasion of his retirement after more than 32 years of
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distinguished service in the field of education; and

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WHEREAS, Aaron Mercier has dedicated his professional life
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to the service of students, families, educators, and
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communities throughout Northwest Illinois and beyond,
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including in Illinois, Iowa, and Missouri; and

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WHEREAS, Aaron Mercier's career in education has included
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roles as a classroom teacher, a coach, an alternative
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education instructor, an elementary school principal, and an
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assistant regional superintendent of schools, demonstrating a
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steadfast commitment to student success and educational
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excellence; and

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WHEREAS, Aaron Mercier was first appointed as Regional
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Superintendent of Schools for Illinois Regional Office of
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Education No. 8, serving Carroll, Jo Daviess, and Stephenson
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counties, in 2009; he was subsequently elected to that office
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in the general election on November 6, 2012, faithfully
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serving the citizens of Northwest Illinois for more than 14
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years; and

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WHEREAS, During his tenure as regional superintendent,
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Aaron Mercier provided leadership, oversight, and support to
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school districts, educators, and students across a diverse and
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predominantly rural region, strengthening educational systems
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and expanding opportunities for learners of all backgrounds;
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and

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WHEREAS, In addition to his administrative leadership,
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Aaron Mercier distinguished himself as a state
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championship-winning tennis coach, leading student-athletes to
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success while instilling discipline, teamwork, and character
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in those he mentored; and

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WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Aaron Mercier has been
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known for his integrity, professionalism, and unwavering
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dedication to public service, earning the respect and
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admiration of colleagues, students, and community members
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alike; and

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WHEREAS, Aaron Mercier's legacy will endure through the
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countless lives he has influenced, the educators he has
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mentored, and the communities he has strengthened; therefore,
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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 Aaron Mercier on his retirement and commend
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him for his more than three decades of outstanding service in
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the field of education to the State of Illinois; and be it
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further

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

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