IL HR1365

Congratulates Steve Ferguson on his retirement as State's Attorney for Coles County, effective November 30, 2012

Recognizes Ferguson's 20-year tenure as State's Attorney since 1992, during which felony filings more than doubled and victim restitution exceeded $2 million

Acknowledges Ferguson's legal career including private practice (1983-1992), business law teaching at Lake Land College (1989-1992), and prior service as law clerk to U.S. Magistrate Judge Kenneth Meyers (1982-1983)

Highlights Ferguson's extensive professional affiliations with state and national legal organizations including the Illinois State Bar Association, National District Attorneys Association, and various prosecutorial boards and committees

Orders presentation of a suitable copy of the resolution to Ferguson as an expression of the House's esteem and respect for his service