IL HR1379

Congratulates Donald E. Meyer on his retirement as University of Illinois McLean County Extension Director on August 15, 2010

Recognizes Meyer's 27-year career beginning August 21, 1983 as an agriculture educator, advancing to manager in 1990 overseeing all unit programs

Honors Meyer's educational background with a bachelor's degree in agricultural education from Illinois State University and master's degree in education from the University of Illinois, plus 13 semesters of teaching at Illinois State University

Acknowledges Meyer's professional achievements including the McLean County Outstanding Service to Agriculture Award (1990), Illinois Extension Agriculture Association Achievement Award, state awards in IEAA program, and University of Illinois Award of Excellence for Sustained Excellence in Extension Programming (2000)

Directs that a suitable copy of the resolution be presented to Meyer as a symbol of respect and esteem