HR0612 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to congratulate Dr. Christopher Jones on the occasion of receiving the "2013 Physician of Excellence Award" from the Illinois Rural Health Association; and

WHEREAS, In 1997, Dr. Christopher Jones graduated from the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Peoria; he completed his residency at the University of Arizona Health Science Center in Obstetrics and Gynecology in 2001; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Christopher Jones began his career at Passavant Area Hospital in Jacksonville in 2001; and

WHEREAS, In 2002, Dr. Christopher Jones started serving more rural populations with his service at Illini Medical Associates in Jerseyville; and

WHEREAS, By 2005, there was a tremendous void in obstetric and gynecological care in Hancock County; Dr. Christopher Jones was able to fill this void when he became the first Obstetrician/Gynecologist to join the staff of Memorial Hospital in Carthage, where he was been born; and

WHEREAS, Since that time, Dr. Christopher Jones has provided excellent care for his patients, to whom he is extremely devoted and provides 24-hour, 7-day a week coverage; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Christopher Jones has risen to the leadership at Memorial Hospital, where he currently serves as President of the Medical Staff and the chair of several committees, including the Perinatal Care, Infection Control, and Medical Record and Utilization Review committees; and

WHEREAS, Thanks to the dedication of Dr. Christopher Jones, Memorial Hospital is one of the remaining few critical access hospitals in the State which provide obstetrical services and is equipped with 2 delivery suites; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Christopher Jones is also active in his community; he serves as a youth softball coach and a judge for the local talent show; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we commend Dr. Christopher Jones for his selfless service to his community and the impact he has made on improving rural health; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Dr. Christopher Jones as a symbol or our respect and esteem.