Illinois SR 794: CONGRATS-CAROL GIESKE

Status: Referred to Congratulatory Consent Calendar (as of 2026-05-28)

State: Illinois · Session: 104th · Bill: SR 794

Sponsors: Cristina Castro

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SR0794LRB104 21704 MST 37299 r

1SENATE RESOLUTION

2 WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate wish to 

3congratulate Carol Gieske on the occasion of her retirement 

4from the Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce; and

5 WHEREAS, Carol Gieske has spent years serving the business 

6community as president and CEO of the Elgin Area Chamber of 

7Commerce; and

8 WHEREAS, Carol Gieske strengthened the chamber's impact, 

9advanced economic development initiatives, and positioned the 

10organization as a vital resource and connector for local 

11businesses; and

12 WHEREAS, Carol Gieske's leadership has guided the chamber 

13through growth, innovation, and meaningful community 

14engagement; and

15 WHEREAS, Carol Gieske has received numerous honors for her 

16impact and leadership, reflecting a career defined by service, 

17collaboration, and measurable results that have strengthened 

18the greater Elgin area; and

19 WHEREAS, Carol Gieske, prior to her work with the chamber, 

20led the Saint Joseph Hospital Foundation, where she oversaw a 

SR0794- 2 -LRB104 21704 MST 37299 r

1highly successful capital campaign that raised more than $11 

2million for major healthcare expansions; she also served as 

3CEO of the United Way of Elgin, helping raise more than $44 

4million during her tenure to support local social service 

5organizations; and

6 WHEREAS, Carol Gieske continues to serve on multiple 

7boards and initiatives advancing education, healthcare, 

8community service, and leadership development, underscoring 

9her long-standing commitment to the community; therefore, be 

10it

11 RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL 

12ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Carol 

13Gieske on h

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