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Congratulates Dr. Lawrence Van Oyen on his retirement from North Central College after a distinguished career in music education.

The Illinois Senate congratulates Dr. Lawrence Van Oyen, a professor of music at North Central College, on his retirement following a distinguished career in music education, performance, and community service. Dr. Van Oyen has been a professor, director of bands, and saxophone instructor at North Central College since 1992. He has also been a soloist, clinician, adjudicator, and private instructor throughout the Midwest. He has collaborated with faculty from various departments on interdisciplinary research and presented at national conventions to share his expertise. Dr.