Illinois HR 799: COMMEND-KEN HENDRIKSEN

Status: Resolution Adopted (as of 2026-04-14)

State: Illinois · Session: 104th · Bill: HR 799

Sponsors: Sue Scherer

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HR0799LRB104 21366 JDS 36280 r

1HOUSE RESOLUTION

2 WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of 

3Representatives wish to commend Dr. Ken Hendriksen, Executive 

4Director of the Educational Foundation at St. Teresa High 

5School in Decatur, for his enduring contributions to the 

6educational advancement of the youth of this State; and

7 WHEREAS, Dr. Hendriksen's commitment to academic 

8excellence is reflected in his own rigorous educational 

9background; he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Lewis 

10University, a Master of Science in Guidance and Counseling 

11from Western Illinois University, a Master of Science in 

12Education with a concentration in educational administration 

13from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, a Specialist 

14Degree in Education from Eastern Illinois University, and a 

15Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Administration from 

16Southern Illinois University Carbondale; and

17 WHEREAS, Dr. Hendriksen served with distinction in various 

18vital educational leadership roles across the State, including 

19as Principal of Carrollton High School, Principal of Mt. Zion 

20High School, and Superintendent of the Mt. Zion School 

21District; and

22 WHEREAS, In 2007, Dr. Hendriksen brought his wealth of 

HR0799- 2 -LRB104 21366 JDS 36280 r

1experience to St. Teresa High School, assuming the role of 

2principal and chief executive officer; during this tenure, he 

3skillfully managed an enrollment of 240 students and 

4spearheaded transformative building campaigns that resulted in 

5crucial facility improvements; and

6 WHEREAS, In 2016, Dr. Hendriksen transitioned to the role 

7of Executive Director of the St. Teresa Educational 

8Foundation, where he worked to ensure t

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