HR0492 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to congratulate Marge Probasco for receiving the "2011 Most Dedicated Blood Drive Coordinator Award" from the Illinois Coalition of Community Blood Centers; and

WHEREAS, For over 18 years, Marge Probasco has played a significant role in ensuring a safe and adequate blood supply for her community; and

WHEREAS, In 1993, Marge Probasco began helping her pastor coordinate blood drives on behalf of Community Blood Services of Illinois at the River Valley Church of Christ in Fisher; and

WHEREAS, In 1998, Marge Probasco took over as coordinator of the Fisher community blood drives; and

WHEREAS, Marge Probasco coordinates bimonthly blood drives to take full advantage of the 56-day donation cycle; and

WHEREAS, Marge Probasco has served as the chairperson of 103 blood drives and is responsible for the collection of 2,357 pints of blood; and

WHEREAS, In addition to coordinating the logistics of her blood drives, Marge Probasco is a master chef who prepares baked goods for all her donors; and

WHEREAS, In 2011, Community Blood Services of Illinois nominated Marge Probasco as the "Most Dedicated Blood Drive Coordinator" in a state-wide competition hosted by the Illinois Coalition of Community Blood Centers; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we commend Marge Probasco for her years of selfless service and commitment to the community and wish her continued success with her blood drive efforts; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Marge Probasco as a symbol of our respect and esteem.