COMMEND-DR. RONALD PERLMAN

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HR0956
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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 commend Dr. Ronald "Ron" Perlman for
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his extraordinary lifetime of leadership, advocacy,
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mentorship, educational service, and enduring contributions to
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the people and communities of the State of Illinois; and

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WHEREAS, Dr. Perlman is the founder and retired president
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of The Center: Resources for Teaching and Learning, an
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institution that, under his visionary leadership, became one
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of Illinois' leading organizations dedicated to educator
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professional development, bilingual education, multilingual
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learning, family engagement, and statewide professional
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advancement; and

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WHEREAS, Dr. Perlman has faithfully led The Center for 53
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years until his retirement as president on June 30, 2025,
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dedicating his professional life to strengthening educational
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systems and expanding opportunities for educators, students,
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and families throughout the State of Illinois; and

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WHEREAS, Dr. Perlman, through his advocacy, leadership,
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and direct work in educational policy, has helped shape and
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strengthen Illinois' educational landscape, particularly in
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the areas of bilingual education, multicultural learning,

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English language learner support, language access, educational
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equity, and educator training; and

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WHEREAS, Dr. Perlman is widely recognized for his
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involvement in developing the original Transitional Bilingual
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Education (TBE) Act in the mid-1970s and helping shape
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bilingual education policy across the State; and

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WHEREAS, Dr. Perlman dedicated his career to building the
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infrastructure required to make the Transitional Bilingual
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Education Act successful; and

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WHEREAS, Dr. Perlman was instrumental in developing and
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leading several of Illinois' most recognized and impactful
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educational conferences and statewide learning initiatives,
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including the Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus Foundation
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Conference, the English as a Second Language Conference, the
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Bilingual Parent Conference, and The Every Student Succeeds
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Act (ESSA) Conference, all of which strengthened professional
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learning, family engagement, advocacy, and educational
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collaboration across the State of Illinois; and

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WHEREAS, Dr. Perlman, through these conferences,
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trainings, partnerships, and statewide initiatives, created
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spaces where educators, administrators, policymakers, parents,
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and community leaders could come together to advance

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educational opportunity, strengthen communities, and improve
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outcomes for future generations; and

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WHEREAS, Dr. Perlman served as a mentor, advisor, and
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source of inspiration to hundreds of educators,
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administrators, and educational leaders throughout Illinois,
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many of whom continue to carry forward his enduring commitment
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to educational excellence, leadership, and public service; and

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WHEREAS, Dr. Perlman's leadership reflected a profound
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belief that education is one of the most transformative forces
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in society and that investing in educators, families, and
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communities strengthens not only schools but also the future
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of the State of Illinois itself; and

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WHEREAS, Dr. Perlman, throughout his distinguished life
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and career, has exemplified integrity, compassion,
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professionalism, humility, collaboration, and an unwavering
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dedication to educational advancement and public service; and

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WHEREAS, Dr. Perlman, beyond his extraordinary
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professional accomplishments, has shared a life grounded in
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love, partnership, and family alongside his beloved wife,
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Lori, whose support and companionship have been an enduring
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part of his remarkable journey of leadership and service; and

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WHEREAS, Dr. Perlman's legacy continues through the
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institution he founded, the educational systems he helped
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strengthen, the policies he helped influence, the leaders he
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mentored, and the countless educators, students, families, and
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communities whose lives have been positively transformed
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through his vision and commitment; 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 commend Dr. Ronald "Ron" Perlman for his extraordinary
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lifetime of leadership, advocacy, mentorship, educational
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service, and enduring contributions to the people and
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communities of the State of Illinois; and be it further

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RESOLVED, That we thank Dr. Perlman for his lasting impact
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on generations of educators, administrators, students,
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families, and community leaders across the State of Illinois;
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and be it further

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RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
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presented Dr. Perlman as an expression of our esteem and
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respect.

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