Congratulates Anthony Terlato on receiving the 2006 Horatio Alger Award.
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Congratulates Frank and Verna Clayton on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.
Congratulates Larry Fricke on being the recipient of the Elmhurst Jaycees' 2006 Distinguished Service Award.
Urges the establishment of a pilot program to promote alliances between community service providers, facilities, health care professionals, and local public safety officers and to provide proper training to law enforcement, healthcare professionals, and other first responders on how to properly intervene in situations dealing with individuals with developmental disabilities or mental illness.
Congratulates Mary Alice D'Arcy on 25 years of service with Easter Seals DuPage County.
Congratulates Matthew Gaughan on being selected as the 2006 National Youth Ambassador for Easter Seals National.
Congratulates Coach Joe Newton and the members of the York Community High School Boys Cross Country Team on their 25th State Championship Title.
Congratulates Coach Mike Burzawa and the members of the Driscoll Catholic High School Football Team on winning the IHSA 2005 Class 4A State Championship.
Urges hearings to examine the issue of criminal parolees and sex offenders in Illinois nursing homes, long-term care facilities, community integrated living arrangements, and supportive living centers without adequate disclosure and supervision and propose solutions that will safeguard vulnerable residents.
Recognizes and applauds Ozzie Guillen for his leadership of the 2005 World Champion Chicago White Sox and his dedication and community service to the city of Chicago.