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IL HR0914
Resolution
Status
Passed
11/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
Daniel Didech
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AI Summary
- Illinois House of Representatives congratulates Jeff Fougerousse on his retirement from the Vernon Hills Park District after more than 40 years in Illinois parks and recreation
- Fougerousse served as executive director of Vernon Hills Park District since 2009, previously as executive director of Morton Grove Park District from 2000 to 2009, and as superintendent of Recreation & Facilities from 1987 to 2000
- During his 15-year tenure at Vernon Hills Park District, he secured OSLAD, PARC, and Capital grants to grow revenue and expanded facilities including the Lakeview Fitness Center, Turtle Creek Waterpark splash pad, maintenance facility, and skate park
- Fougerousse held leadership roles in professional organizations including serving as IPRA board chairman in 1999 and 2019, Chicagoland Park Directors' Association chairman in 2001, and member of NRPA since 1986
- Fougerousse received the NRPA Gold Medal in 2021 and was named IAPD Honored Professional of the Year in 2022; holds a Master of Business Administration from Aurora University and Bachelor of Science from Illinois State University
Legislative Description
CONGRATS-JEFF FOUGEROUSSE
Last Action
Resolution Adopted
11/12/2024
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