CONGRATS-ELIZABETH RYAN

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HR0909
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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 Elizabeth "Beth" Ryan on
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the occasion of her retirement as the director of the
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Johnsburg Public Library; and

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WHEREAS, Beth Ryan has dedicated her career to the service
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of her community through the power of literacy and
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information, having first entered the profession as a second
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career at the Woodstock Public Library in 2003; and

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WHEREAS, Beth Ryan's commitment to excellence led her to
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earn a master's degree in library and information science from
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the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2010, specializing as a
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reference librarian to better serve and engage with her
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patrons; and

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WHEREAS, Beth Ryan has served with distinction as the
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director of the Johnsburg Public Library since 2017, where her
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wit, kindness, and genuine spirit have touched countless
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lives; and

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WHEREAS, Beth Ryan, throughout her tenure, has been known
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for her hands-on approach, whether she was working the desk,
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assisting with programs, or engaging in community outreach;

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and

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WHEREAS, Beth Ryan's leadership extended beyond her local
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library to the state level, where she served on the PrairieCat
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Administrative Council as a public library representative and
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treasurer through 2026, contributing to what she considers the
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best consortium in the State of Illinois; and

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WHEREAS, Beth Ryan's diagnosis of ALS earlier this year
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did nothing to change her unwavering positive attitude and
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trademark sense of humor, and she has remained a source of
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profound inspiration to her colleagues and community; and

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WHEREAS, Beth Ryan's lifelong passion for reading, which
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includes the works of Dr. Seuss and Judy Blume, her particular
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fondness for the writings of Stephen King, and her favorite
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books, The Stand by Stephen King, The Book Thief by Markus
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Zusak, The Help by Kathryn Stockett, and Helter Skelter by
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Vincent Bugliosi and Curt Gentry, has helped define her
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character and her career; and

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WHEREAS, Beth Ryan remains the heart of her family in her
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retirement, supported by her husband, Bill, and their
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children, Kelly and Nicki; 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 Elizabeth "Beth" Ryan on her retirement as
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director of the Johnsburg Public Library, thank her for her
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years of dedicated service to the people of Illinois, and wish
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her continued peace and happiness; and be it further

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RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
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presented to Beth Ryan as a symbol of our respect and esteem.

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