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It is with heavy heart we share that Harrison Irwin Steans has passed away.
We are comforted in knowing Mr. Steans was recognized in 2017 by being named a Laureate of The Lincoln Academy.
2020 LAUREATE CONVOCATION
Saturday, April 18, 2020 in Normal on the campus of Illinois State University – Civic Committee Chairs Mrs. Marlene & President Larry Dietz
The Lincoln Academy of Illinois
MISSION STATEMENT
To honor individuals whose outstanding contributions to the betterment of mankind have been accomplished in or on behalf of the State of Illinois, or whose achievements have brought honor to the State because of their identity with it, whether by birth or residence, or by their dedication to those principles of democracy and humanity as exemplified by the great Illinoisan whose name we bear. These individuals, reflective of the diverse populace of the State of Illinois, are named Laureates of the Academy and receive the “Order of Lincoln,” the State of Illinois’ highest award, at an annual Convocation.
To honor one outstanding senior from each of the four year not-for-profit degree granting institutions and one outstanding senior from among all of the community college students who, in the spirit of Abraham Lincoln, demonstrated leadership and service in his or her campus or community and excellence in curricular and co-curricular programs, to be named Student Laureates and receive the Abraham Lincoln Civic Engagement Award and the Lincoln Medallion.
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Congratulations to the upcoming 2019 Laureates: Jerry Colangelo, Edgar J. Curtis, Sheila Crump Johnson, Benjamin K. Miller, Olufunmilayo Olopade, and George F. Will. 2019 will be a great year.
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On May 18 of 2019, these exceptional Illinoisans will be awarded The Order of Lincoln, which is the state’s highest honor for professional achievement and public service.
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HONORED that these truly exceptional Illinoisans are from our state. More information on the 55th Laureate Convocation coming soon. See the official press release on our website at TheLincolnAcademyofIllinois.org
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Congratulations to the upcoming 2019 Laureates: Jerry Colangelo, Edgar J. Curtis, Sheila Crump Johnson, Benjamin K. Miller, Olufunmilayo Olopade, and George F. Will. 2019 will be a great year.
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On May 18 of 2019, these exceptional Illinoisans will be awarded The Order of Lincoln, which is the state’s highest honor for professional achievement and public service.
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HONORED that these truly exceptional Illinoisans are from our state. More information on the 55th Laureate Convocation coming soon. See the official press release on our website at TheLincolnAcademyofIllinois.org
