Congratulates Gwendolyn Mastin on being named a recipient of the Robert Wood Johnson Community Health Leadership Program award.
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Amends the School Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the State aid formula.
With respect to the 2004 report of the Compensation Review Board, approves the report insofar as it does not recommend any increase in salary level, but reduces recommended cost of living adjustments in whole proportionately in accordance with Section 5 of the Compensation Review Act by rejecting cost of living adjustments based upon adjustments otherwise applicable beginning July 1, 2002 and July 1, 2003 under Senate Joint Resolution 192 of the 86th General Assembly. Rejects the Board's recommendation that it submit its reports in odd-numbered years, rather than even-numbered years.
Creates the Task Force on Trial of Juveniles in Adult Court to study and make recommendations for improvements in laws transferring juveniles from Juvenile Court to adult court for criminal prosecution.
Recognizes Chief Patrick J. Kenny, Hinsdale fire chief, on receiving the 2004 Illinois Fire Chiefs Association's Fire Chief of the Year Award.
Honors Tom Rutecki of Lockport for courageously saving the life of Rosetta Wiedemann.
Congratulates Hinsdale Hospital on its Centennial celebration.
Amends the Higher Education Student Assistance Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning defaulting on a loan.
Congratulates Hinsdale Central High School on winning the 2003 Girls Tennis State Championship title.
Thanks the Hinsdale Junior Woman's Club for its work on behalf of the Gus Foundation.