HR1482 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to congratulate Roger Hunt on his retirement as President of Advocate BroMenn Medical Center and Advocate Eureka Hospital on October 14, 2010; and

WHEREAS, In addition, he served as Principal for Hunt Healthcare from 1999 to 2001; he served as President and C.E.O. of ViaHealth from 1996 to 1999, Senior Vice President of Northwestern Healthcare from 1993 to 1996, and President and C.E.O. of Fontbonne Health System from 1990 to 1992; and

WHEREAS, He also served as President and C.E.O. of Lutheran General Hospital from 1984 to 1990, Director of Hospitals for Indiana University Hospitals from 1977 to 1984, Associate Vice President and Hospital Administrator for Hahnemann University Hospital from 1968 to 1977, and Administrative Resident/Administrative Assistant at Lankenau Hospital from 1966 to 1968; and

WHEREAS, He received his Master's degree in Business Administration from The George Washington University and his Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from DePauw University; and

WHEREAS, Roger Hunt has served his community as a member of the board of directors of both the McLean County Chamber of Commerce and the Illinois Symphony Orchestra; and

WHEREAS, He has served as a mentor and advisor to aspiring health care and community leaders through his association with the American College of Healthcare Executives and Leadership McLean County; he led the BroMenn Healthcare organization into its merger with the Advocate Health Care system; and he has shared his knowledge and expertise with the healthcare industry by serving on various national and State committees and commissions, including the Policy Council of the Illinois Hospital Association; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Roger Hunt on his retirement and wish him continued success in all his future endeavors; and be it further

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