Mr. Gene Montgomery
WHEREAS, in special recognition of distinguished service to Illinois Valley Community College and the IVCC community, the Board of Trustees wishes to recognize Gene Montgomery by honoring him with the title of Adjunct Faculty Emeritus; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Montgomery was hired in 1987 as an adjunct faculty member for the music program teaching courses throughout his 32 years of service to IVCC and established the IVCC Wind Ensemble in 1989 to bring together area music educators and IVCC students with a unique and special experience, which led to approximately 120 concerts across the district with many notable soloists and artists; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Montgomery promoted our program at the state level through the Illinois Music Education Conference, where the IVCC Wind Ensemble under his leadership had the honor of being selected a record number of 3 times in 1991, 2005, and 2018; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Montgomery has been active in the music community for over 50 years including the Princeton Community Band, Lyric Winds Woodwind Ensemble, Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra, Festival 56 pit orchestra, and as a founder of the Illinois Valley Saxophone Quartet and the IVCC Junior Honor Band Festival that ran for 8 years; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Montgomery has received such accolades including Phi Beta Mu International Bandmasters Fraternity, IL Chapter- Outstanding Bandmaster Award; Who’s Who in Collegiate Faculty; Omni Music Award of Excellence in 2017 and the National Band Association “Citation of Excellence” in 2018; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Montgomery has demonstrated professional competence, provided meritorious service to the College, community and profession, and has upheld the mission, vision, strategic objectives and core values of the College during his employment, and has championed the role of the College in the community;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of Illinois Valley Community College that it approves the designation of Adjunct Faculty Emeritus for Gene Montgomery.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Board herein extends its deepest appreciation to Gene Montgomery for his dedication, generosity, and service to Illinois Valley Community College and to the students, staff, and faculty members who have been positively impacted his over 32 years of service to the College and 50 years of service to the community.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution was presented for approval at the Board of Trustees meeting on February 19, 2025 and will be noted in the permanent minutes of this Board meeting.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Adjunct Faculty Emeritus status for Gene Montgomery hereunto will be listed on the website and identified in publications related to the history of the College and that the use of the title “Adjunct Faculty Emeritus” in community and professional activities may be allowed now and hereafter.
Effective this 19th Day of February, 2025