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HR 780

CONGRATS-CYNDI OBERLE-DAHM

104th Regular Session Introduced by Jay Hoffman

HR0780 expresses formal esteem for Cyndi Oberle-Dahm’s 34 years in education, honoring her teaching, leadership, and community service upon retirement.

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Bill Summary · HR 780

Overview

  • Bill: HR0780 (House Resolution)
  • Session/Jurisdiction: Illinois, 104th General Assembly
  • Purpose: Congratulate and recognize Cyndi Oberle-Dahm on her retirement from Belleville Township District 201 as a history teacher and educator

Main Purpose and Intent

  • Honor and commend Cyndi Oberle-Dahm for her decades of service in education, leadership, and community involvement.
  • Acknowledge her contributions to students, colleagues, and the State educational system.
  • Present a formal expression of esteem and appreciation from the Illinois House of Representatives.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Statement of recognition: The resolution enumerates Oberle-Dahm’s career highlights, including 34 years teaching Advanced Placement History and 15 years as chair of the Social Studies Department.
  • Career accomplishments:
    • Educated, coached, and mentored more than 4,000 students.
    • Educational background: BA in History (Southern Illinois University Carbondale); MS in History (Southern Illinois University Edwardsville).
    • Coaching and sponsorship roles: Odyssey of the Mind, Scholar Bowl, varsity cheerleading, Model UN, Rare Disease Club.
    • Service to the community: Coordinated Veterans Day Assemblies for 20+ years; hosted naturalization ceremonies at Belleville West High School.
    • Global and exchange work: World Link Foreign Exchange coordinator; study abroad oversight; Fulbright Fellowships to Japan, China, and Russia.
    • Professional leadership: President of the Southwest Area Council (SWAC) of the Illinois Federation of Teachers; long-term roles within the Belleville Federation of Teachers Local 434; current vice president of the Illinois Federation of Teachers.
  • Personal notes: Identifies Oberle-Dahm as wife and mother of four (Conrad, Eliot, Rebecca, Emily).

Who Would Be Affected

  • Primary: Cyndi Oberle-Dahm (recipient of the commendation).
  • Indirect beneficiaries: Students, colleagues, and communities connected to Belleville Township District 201, and the broader Illinois education community who benefit from her leadership and the example set by her career.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Type of measure: Non-binding House Resolution (honorary) submitted in the Illinois House of Representatives.
  • Adoption process: Requires passage by the Illinois House and presentation to the honoree.
  • Sponsor: Co-sponsored by Jay Hoffman.
  • No fiscal impact or statutory changes: The bill does not create laws, alter statutes, or authorize expenditures; it serves as a formal expression of esteem.

Summary in Plain Language

HR0780 is a ceremonial resolution by the Illinois House of Representatives congratulating and thanking Cyndi Oberle-Dahm upon her retirement from Belleville Township District 201. The resolution documents her 34 years of teaching, leadership roles in social studies, coaching and club sponsorship, extensive community service (including Veterans Day events and naturalization ceremonies), international exchange involvement, and leadership within teachers’ unions. It expresses appreciation for her contributions to students, colleagues, and the state, and directs that a copy be presented to her as a gesture of esteem.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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