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This resolution congratulates Mayor Diane Marlin of Urbana, Illinois, on her retirement after serving eight years as mayor, from 2017 to her retirement. The resolution highlights Marlin's background as a graduate of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign who remained a local resident, raised a family, and had professional experiences at Parkland College and the University of Illinois before entering city politics. During her tenure as mayor, she is praised for responsibly guiding the city through several developments and the challenging COVID-19 pandemic years, with a focus on improving equity, accessibility, and business development. The resolution also commends her for leading a community known for its strong environmental ethics, appreciation of diversity, openness to newcomers, and commitment to parks and education. The Illinois Senate formally congratulates Mayor Marlin on her retirement, thanks her for her dedicated service to Urbana's residents, and resolves to present her with a copy of the resolution as a gesture of esteem and respect.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=313&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SR&SessionID=114&GA=104