HR1251 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to congratulate Pauline Kuebler on receiving the "2014 Most Dedicated Blood Drive Coordinator Award" from the Illinois Coalition of Community Blood Centers; and

WHEREAS, For nearly 25 years, Pauline Kuebler has played a significant role in ensuring a safe and adequate blood supply for her community; and

WHEREAS, In 1990, Pauline Kuebler began her service as the blood drive coordinator for the Railroad Retirement Board; and

WHEREAS, Since that time, Pauline Kuebler has served as the Chairperson for over 50 of the 2-day drives that are held twice a year; and

WHEREAS, Despite a decrease in the number of Railroad Retirement Board employees over the years, Pauline Kuebler's blood drives have consistently maintained donation numbers in the 80 and 90 percentiles for each of the 2-day drives; and

WHEREAS, Part of Pauline Kuebler's success can be attributed to the team approach she takes in coordinating her drives, assembling a volunteer committee representing various departments; and

WHEREAS, As a registered nurse, Pauline Kuebler has a special appreciation for the importance of blood donation; and

WHEREAS, Pauline Kuebler's drives have brought in over 5,400 units of blood which have the potential to save 16,200 lives; and

WHEREAS, In 2014, LifeSource Blood Center nominated Pauline Kuebler for the "Most Dedicated Blood Drive Coordinator Award" 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-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we commend Pauline Kuebler on her years of selfless service and commitment to the community and wish her continued success with her blood drive collection efforts; and be it further

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