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IL HR0858

Resolution

Status

Passed

11/15/2022

Primary Sponsor

Michael Marron

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Origin

House of Representatives

102nd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Congratulates Justice Rita Bell Garman on her retirement from the Illinois Supreme Court on July 7, 2022 after nearly five decades as a jurist
  • Recognizes Justice Garman as the longest-serving judge in Illinois since 1973 and notes she was Chief Justice from 2013 to 2016
  • Acknowledges her groundbreaking career as the first female Associate Judge in her circuit (appointed 1974), first female Assistant Vermilion County State's Attorney, and the first woman appointed to the Illinois Appellate Court (1995) and Supreme Court (2001)
  • Highlights her instrumental role in establishing the Special Court Committee on Child Custody Issues and her receipt of the Lifetime Achievement Award (2007) and Harold Sullivan Award for Judicial Excellence (2011)
  • Directs that a suitable copy of the resolution be presented to Justice Garman as a symbol of respect and esteem

Legislative Description

CONGRATS-JUSTICE RITA GARMAN

Last Action

Resolution Adopted

11/15/2022

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