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This resolution congratulates Rebecca L. Hooks on becoming the first woman to reach the rank of First Deputy Director with the Illinois State Police (ISP) in the agency's 101-year history. The resolution highlights Hooks' impressive 23-year career with ISP, which began in 2002 when she joined as a cadet after earning a Bachelor of Science degree from Eastern Illinois University. Throughout her career, Hooks has served in various roles within the agency, including as a trooper, crime scene investigator, and in multiple leadership positions, ultimately being promoted to First Deputy Director on December 1, 2023. The resolution also recognizes her professional achievements, such as being a certified bloodstain pattern analyst, teaching law enforcement courses domestically and internationally, and receiving multiple commendations. Additionally, the resolution commends Hooks as a role model for women pursuing careers in law enforcement and directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to her and the ISP Academy to inspire future female cadets.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=212&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SR&SessionID=114&GA=104