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This resolution congratulates Deborah Humphrey on her retirement as executive director of the Madison County Mental Health Board, highlighting her remarkable 45-year career in behavioral health and public service. The resolution details her professional journey, which began in nursing and progressed through leadership roles in mental health administration, including positions at Call for Help, the St. Clair County Mental Health Board, and ultimately the Madison County Mental Health Board. Humphrey's contributions include serving on numerous state councils, advocating for mental health and juvenile justice initiatives, and participating in organizations like the Association of Community Mental Health Authorities of Illinois (ACMHAI). She has been recognized with multiple awards for her work, including being named Public Citizen of the Year by the National Association of Social Workers in 2006, and has made significant impacts in areas such as substance use support, suicide prevention, and criminal justice reform. The resolution commends her leadership, dedication to community well-being, and extensive contributions to behavioral health services in Illinois, while wishing her continued success in her future endeavors.

https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=477&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HR&SessionID=114&GA=104