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This resolution congratulates Robert Jones, Ph.D. on concluding his nine-year tenure as chancellor of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) and vice president of the University of Illinois System, recognizing his significant achievements during his leadership. Dr. Jones, who became the first African American chancellor of UIUC in 2016, has been credited with substantial accomplishments including a 26% enrollment growth, launching the Illinois Commitment program offering free tuition for low-income families, establishing the Carle Illinois College of Medicine, creating new academic schools, and leading the university through the COVID-19 pandemic by developing a rapid saliva-based testing method. Throughout his career, he has been an internationally respected authority on plant physiology, served in numerous leadership roles, and was a member of prestigious academic organizations like the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. The resolution highlights his efforts to make UIUC a premier research university with a global perspective, particularly by drawing international scholars and maintaining the institution's commitment to serving the people of Illinois. The document formally congratulates Dr. Jones and resolves to present him with a copy of the resolution as a symbol of respect and appreciation for his contributions.

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