HR0585 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to recognize Sam Frank of Libertyville as he completes 50 years of volunteer service to the National Ski Patrol; and

WHEREAS, The National Ski Patrol is a federally-chartered, not-for-profit organization focused on snowsports safety; the primary purpose of an individual patroller is the rescue and care of injured skiers; and

WHEREAS, Sam Frank has been personally involved in the care and rescue of thousands of injured skiers and snowboarders; and

WHEREAS, Sam Frank's turf is Wilmot Mountain in Wisconsin, where he was Patrol Director of the largest ski patrol in the world and is the Slope Leader for its busiest shift; and

WHEREAS, Sam Frank has received many awards over his long volunteer career, including the Purple Merit Star for saving a life, National Appointment #4612 for his leadership at all levels of the National Ski Patrol, the Distinguished Service Award #1300 for his continued support and involvement in the National Ski Patrol, and the Outstanding Patroller Award; and

WHEREAS, Sam Frank's outstanding communication skills have made him an incredible first aid, CPR, and wilderness survival and rescue instructor; he is the lead person in charge of the Outdoor Emergency Care program, a first-aid training program with a focus on the outdoors, at a level comparable to an Emergency Medical Technician; he has taught thousands of students throughout the years; and

WHEREAS, Sam Frank is considered the 'elder statesman' of the Patrol; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we recognize Sam Frank on 50 years of volunteer service to the National Ski Patrol; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Sam Frank as an expression of our esteem and respect.