Illinois SR 460: GOVERNOR JIM EDGAR DAY

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SR0460LRB104 15572 ECR 28738 r

1SENATE RESOLUTION

2 WHEREAS, It is highly fitting that the members of the 

3Illinois Senate recognize the accomplishments and 

4contributions made by exceptional officials and citizens of 

5the State of Illinois; and

6 WHEREAS, Former Governor Jim Edgar was raised in 

7Charleston and attended Eastern Illinois University, where his 

8leadership was evident early on through his role as student 

9body president; and

10 WHEREAS, Gov. Edgar was first elected to public office in 

111977; he devoted himself fully to public service, serving with 

12distinction as State Representative of the 53rd District, 

13Illinois Secretary of State, and ultimately as the 38th 

14Governor of Illinois, where he guided the State through some 

15of its most challenging times with steady resolve and an 

16unwavering commitment to the public good; and

17 WHEREAS, Gov. Edgar, during his two terms as governor, 

18steered Illinois through a budget deficit with courage and 

19foresight, ensuring that essential services were preserved 

20while restoring public confidence in government; and

21 WHEREAS, Gov. Edgar was a tireless advocate for education, 

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1championing reforms that improved school funding and ensuring 

2that every child in Illinois had access to quality learning 

3opportunities, leaving behind a legacy of stronger, fairer 

4educational foundations for generations to come; and

5 WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Gov. Edgar embodied the 

6rare spirit of true statesmanship, bridging political divides, 

7fostering bipartisanship, and demonstrating that respect and 

8cooperation among lawmakers were essential to building a 

9better future; and

10 WHEREAS, Gov.