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Resolution honoring Chris Stevens for her 37 years of service to Lake County Workforce Development.
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WHEREAS, Christine Stevens began her tenure with Lake County in 1972 under CETA (Comprehensive Employment and Training Act) and continued under JTPA (Job Training Partnership Act) and the most recent transition to Workforce Investment Act Legislation (WIA); and
WHEREAS, Chris Stevens served on numerous community based organizations throughout Illinois as member, ad hoc rep and chairperson and was active with numerous Employment and Training initiatives;
WHEREAS, Chris was chairperson of the Illinois Workforce Partnership, working with DCEO (Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity) to promote the sharing of information among regional and statewide Workforce Investment Boards, Chief Elected Officials and One Stop partners to formulate policy that impact local workforce areas; and
WHEREAS, Chris Stevens actively promoted and addressed local employment and training for displaced workers and youth, economic development, welfare reform and educational issues and enhanced local workforce systems by aggressively pursuing collaboration and resource sharing of-best practices; and
WHEREAS, Chris Stevens was the administrator of various federal and state grants to serve adult, dislocated worker, and youth populations as well as the business community and worked with federal, state and local entities to ensure continuous quality staff development; and
WHEREAS, Chris Stevens was an active member of the National Association of Workforce Boards, National Association of Counties, Illinois Workforce Partnership and various other community organizations & chambers;
WHEREAS, Chris Stevens was the recipient of numerous Spirit Awards (1985 - 1992 United Way of Lake County Chairperson) and received recognitions for her dedicated leadership and commitment to the community.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by this County Board of Lake County, Illinois that w...
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