Illinois HR 387: CONGRATS-HON. RITA B. GARMAN

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HR0387LRB104 13839 LAW 26652 r

1HOUSE RESOLUTION

2 WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of 

3Representatives wish to congratulate the Honorable Rita B. 

4Garman on the occasion of receiving the AMBUCS First Citizen 

5Award by the Danville Chapter of AMBUCS; and

6 WHEREAS, The AMBUCS First Citizen Award is given to a 

7Danville area man or woman who has contributed significantly 

8to the betterment of the community through a single project or 

9multiple projects, personally or professionally; and

10 WHEREAS, Judge Garman, as one of the first female 

11attorneys in Vermilion County, paved the way for many women 

12who followed her, and she continued to inspire those in the 

13legal field as her professional path culminated in her serving 

14as a member of the Supreme Court of Illinois from 2001 to 2022, 

15where she served as chief justice for a term; during her time 

16on the bench, she was noted for serving as a calm, prepared, 

17respectful, and wise leader; and

18 WHEREAS, Judge Garman, shortly after her arrival on the 

19Supreme Court of Illinois, established a special committee on 

20child custody issues to give priority to cases involving the 

21custody, adoption, abuse, and neglect of children and the 

22rights of parents; as an advocate for children her entire 

HR0387- 2 -LRB104 13839 LAW 26652 r

1career, she continues to serve on this committee today; and

2 WHEREAS, Judge Garman has remained committed to her 

3community, serving Danville in a number of capacities, 

4including as a member of the Danville Rotary Club, where she 

5currently serves as president, the Danville Symphony Board of 

6Directors, the Danville Area Community College (DACC) 

7Foundation Board, the local Chapter HX of PE