IL HR1344

Recognizes John Maloof for his achievements in historic preservation and work promoting photographer Vivian Maier's artistic legacy.

Acknowledges Maloof's discovery and preservation of approximately 90% of Vivian Maier's photographic work, including 100,000 to 150,000 negatives, 3,000+ prints, film, and audio recordings.

Honors Maloof's publications and collaboration with Charlie Siskel and Jeff Garlin on an award-winning documentary film about Vivian Maier.

Notes Maloof's establishment of the endowed Vivian Maier Scholarship Fund at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, a need-based scholarship for female students funded by donations from Maloof, Siskel, and gallerist Howard Greenberg.