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			 Statement of Sunny Fischer, Chair Illinois Historic Preservation Agency Board of Trustees
 
 “I am extremely grateful to the members of the Study Panel for their 
			hard work on a topic that is both complex and important.
 
 “We needed guidance from an independent group of experts on library 
			and museum operations, and now we have it. The panel’s unanimous 
			findings deserve serious consideration from anyone seeking to make 
			the most of Illinois’ wonderful historic resources, particularly the 
			Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.
 
 “The Board of Trustees will read the report carefully, discuss it at 
			our next meeting and report to the governor. We trust that he and 
			the General Assembly will pay close attention to the findings before 
			considering any legislative options.”
 
			[Chris Wills, Illinois Historic 
			Preservation Agency] | 
 
				 
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