IL HR0876

Congratulates Donna Zarcone on her retirement as president and CEO of the Economic Club of Chicago after eight years in the role.

Credits Zarcone with diversifying club membership (female members increased from 22% to 30%, non-white members from 10% to 17%) and improving programming and revenue during her tenure.

Notes Zarcone's educational background includes a Bachelor's degree in accounting from Illinois State University and an MBA from University of Chicago Booth School of Business, plus prior roles including president of Harley-Davidson Financial Services.

Highlights her current and former service on corporate boards including Cigna Corporation, CDW, and The Duchossois Group, as well as her involvement with the Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and various Chicago business organizations.

Directs presentation of a suitable copy of the resolution to Zarcone as an expression of esteem and respect from the Illinois House of Representatives.