HR1140 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Dr. Daniel Hoffman, the son of a postman, was born in Henry, Illinois; he taught himself to read by memorizing children's books; one of his favorite books, Dr. Dan the Bandage Man, instilled a lifelong love for medicine at a young age; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Hoffman graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana in 1974; he knew the medical profession was the only future for him, so he attended medical school at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Peoria; and

WHEREAS, During his time at medical school, Dr. Hoffman met his future wife, Linda Sargent; their marriage in 1977 was the beginning of a personal and professional partnership that produced two sons, Doug and Eric, and a successful medical practice; and

WHEREAS, From 1977 until 1981, Dr. Hoffman was a resident in internal medicine at St. Francis Medical Center; he wanted to practice medicine and raise his family in a town small enough where he could get to know everyone, but still big enough to have a McDonald's; with encouragement from his close friend, Dr. Charles Longwell, he left St. Francis Medical Center and moved to Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon; using his wife's training and experience as a certified medical office assistant and transcriptionist, they worked hard to establish his new practice, specializing in internal medicine and geriatrics; within three weeks, his schedule was full, and it remained that way for 37 years; and

WHEREAS, In 2007, Dr. Hoffman became a Certified Physician Executive at the American College of Physician Executives; in 2008, he acquired his master's in medical management from Heinz College at Carnegie Mellon University; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Hoffman and his wife contribute to many philanthropic organizations, including the Cedarhurst Center for the Arts, where Linda became a Counselor Emeritus, and they have both donated their time, service, and financial support; both have a keen interest in promoting education through various venues, and Dr. Hoffman served on the board of Mt. Vernon Township High School for seven years, including serving as president; for the past 18 years, he has been the SSM Good Samaritan Hospital's Administrative Medical Director; he also puts his woodworking skills to the test each year for the YMCA Derby Days fundraiser by donating the table centerpieces as well as the wooden horses used in the fundraiser; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Hoffman and Linda plan to spend their retirement cooking, cruising, playing golf, and gardening; most importantly, they are eager to spend more time with their children and grandchildren, including Andrew, Caleb, and a baby on the way; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Dr. Daniel Hoffman on the occasion of his retirement from practicing medicine for 37 years; we commend his hard work, dedication, and accomplishments and thank him for his contributions to his community and the field he has loved from a young age; and be it further

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