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This resolution congratulates Scott D. Humbard for his successful career in the energy sector, tracing his professional journey from a legislative staff intern to becoming the Vice President of State Government Affairs for Constellation Energy. The resolution highlights Humbard's educational background, including degrees from Elgin Community College and Eastern Illinois University, and his significant contributions to the Illinois energy industry, particularly his work on electric deregulation and nuclear energy preservation. Key milestones include his participation in the 1998 electric deregulation bill, his advocacy for the Chemical Industry Council of Illinois, and his crucial role in passing the Future Energy Jobs Act in 2016 and the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act in 2021, which helped preserve nuclear energy generation and expand renewable energy sources in Illinois. The resolution acknowledges Humbard's leadership in professional organizations like the Illinois Energy Association and his involvement in managing clean energy generating plants across 17 states. As a final recognition of his achievements, the University of Illinois Springfield named him to its Legislative Staff Internship Hall of Fame in April 2024, celebrating his contributions to legislative and energy policy.

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