CONGRATS-DAVE HELLMICH, PH.D.

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HR0958
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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 Dave Hellmich, Ph.D. on
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the occasion of his retirement from Sauk Valley Community
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College after a distinguished career in higher education and
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community leadership; and

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WHEREAS, Dr. Hellmich served as president of Sauk Valley
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Community College from July 2015 until his retirement as
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president emeritus in June 2026, providing visionary
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leadership and unwavering dedication to students, faculty,
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staff, and the communities served by the college; and

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WHEREAS, Prior to joining Sauk Valley Community College,
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Dr. Hellmich devoted 28 years to higher education as an
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administrator and English professor at community colleges in
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Florida, Minnesota, and Kentucky, helping shape the
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educational experiences and success of countless students, and
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he taught graduate courses in ethical leadership in Minnesota
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and Kentucky; and

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WHEREAS, Dr. Hellmich served as editor and contributing
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author of the books Ethical Leadership in Community Colleges:
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Bridging Theory and Daily Practice and Ethical Decision-Making
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in Community Colleges: Not Losing Our Way, helping guide

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current and future leaders in community college
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administration; and

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WHEREAS, Dr. Hellmich earned a Bachelor of Arts in English
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from DePauw University, a Master of Arts in American
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Literature from Indiana University, and a Doctor of Philosophy
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in Higher Education Administration from the University of
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Florida; and

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WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Dr. Hellmich has been
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recognized as a champion of ethical leadership and
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student-centered education, and he has demonstrated a deep
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commitment to civic engagement through service as chair of the
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Sauk Valley Community Leadership Program Board, chair of the
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Dixon Chamber of Commerce/Main Street Board, a member of the
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KSB Hospital Board of Directors, and as president of the
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Sterling Noon Rotary Club; and

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WHEREAS, Dr. Hellmich's service and leadership have been
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recognized through numerous honors, including being named
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Dixon Citizen of the Year and receiving the Chamber Champion
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Award from the Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce, the Gary
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W. Davis Ethical Leadership Award from the Illinois Community
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College Trustees Association, and the Michael Bennett Lifetime
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Achievement Award from the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society; and

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WHEREAS, Dr. Hellmich's positive impact has been further
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reflected in the dedication of the Hellmich Riverview
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Conference Center by the Sauk Valley Community College Board
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of Trustees and the creation of the Hellmich Community
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Leadership Award by the Sauk Valley Community Leadership Board
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of Directors; and

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WHEREAS, Through his leadership, scholarship, service, and
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commitment to ethical decision-making, Dr. Hellmich has made
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enduring contributions to Sauk Valley Community College, the
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Illinois community college system, and the communities he has
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served; 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 Dave Hellmich, Ph.D. on his retirement from
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Sauk Valley Community College, commend him for his
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extraordinary career and many contributions to higher
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education, and wish him continued health, happiness, and
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success in the years ahead; and be it further

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

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