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SENATE RESOLUTION

  
 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate wish to 
3congratulate Jeremy Swerling on his retirement and commend him 
4for his professional career with the Danville Symphony 
5Orchestra (DSO) for 28 years, contributing to its artistic and 
6financial success; and
  
 
7    WHEREAS, Jeremy Swerling has brought the DSO from being a 
8semi-professional orchestra to a fully professional regional 
9orchestra, which is now comparable with or surpasses other 
10regional orchestras in Illinois and western Indiana; and
  
 
11    WHEREAS, Jeremy Swerling has attracted and developed a 
12corps of dedicated musicians, fostering collaboration with 
13other Danville arts organizations, creating educational 
14opportunities for youth, and engaging in community outreach; 
15and
  
 
16    WHEREAS, Jeremy Swerling's devotion, service, and 
17connections with Danville community members have contributed 
18to building not only the musical excellence of the DSO but also 
19ensuring its longevity and financial health; and
  
 
20    WHEREAS, Jeremy Swerling has become known for his 
21stability, professionalism, and artistic vision, which have 
 
 
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1made the DSO a beloved and respected institution in the 
2Danville community and beyond; and
  
 
3    WHEREAS, Jeremy Swerling has announced his retirement as 
4music director of the DSO, effective after the final concert 
5of the 2022-2023 season; therefore, be it
  
 
6    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL 
7ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Jeremy 
8Swerling on his retirement and commend him for his decades of 
9service to the Danville Symphony Orchestra (DSO) and his 
10community; and be it further
  
 
11    RESOLVED, That we wish Jeremy Swerling a happy and 
12fulfilling retirement and a new chapter in his life, knowing 
13that he will continue to inspire and enrich the lives of those 
14around him; and be it further
  
 
15    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
16presented to Jeremy Swerling as a symbol of our esteem and 
17respect.