2002-24RESOLUTION NO. 2002 -24
A Resolution honoring Dr. Richard P. DuFour
on the occasion of his retirement
WHEREAS, Dr. Richard P. DuFour has served Adlai E. Stevenson High School District
125, first as a principal for eight (8) years, then as superintendent for eleven (11) years; and
WHEREAS, during his 19 year tenure, Dr. DuFour has performed with extraordinary
dedication, devotion and character; and
WHEREAS, during that period of time, Stevenson High School has been selected as one
of America's Best High Schools twelve (12) times; and
WHEREAS, Dr. DuFour has authored four books, numerous professional articles, and a
featured column in the Journal of Staff Development; and
WHEREAS, Dr. DuFour has gone far and above in his service to his profession through
a plethora of activities including leading an Illinois task force created to reform the recruitment,
preparation, licensure, and continuing professional development of educational personnel in
the state; and
WHEREAS, Dr. DuFour is the only school administrator$ in Illinois to receive this state's
highest award as both a principal and superintendent and was named as one of the "Top 100"
school administrator`s In the nation by Executive Educator magazine; and
WHEREAS, �De. DuFour has spent years m, otivatigg students, teachers, and professional
peers to fully realize their potential, 3
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by-the President and Board of Trustees of the
Village of Buffalo Grove, Cook and Lake Counties,, Illinois, as follows: r.
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1. Dr. Richard P DuFour is hereby honored for his service to the community and best
wishes are extended for a happy and fulfilling retirement and continued success in
future endeavors, and r
2. This resolution shall be placed on'the Public Record of the Village of Buffalo Grove as a
lasting reminder of Dr. DuFour's hard work and dedication to the Village.
AYES: 5 - Braiman. Glover.Berman, Johnson, Trilling
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Kahn
PASSED: May 20 2002
APPROVED: May 20 , 2002
Attest:
Villfie Clerk
Approved:
Village President
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