HR1431 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

HR1431 LRB095 21772 GRL 51987 r

HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to congratulate Ronald Buch, Executive Director of Community Service, on the occasion of his retirement after 32 years of dedicated service at Northwest Community Healthcare in Arlington Heights; and

WHEREAS, Ronald Buch began his career at Northwest Community Hospital on October 6, 1975 as a hospital chaplain; on October 27, 1975, he was challenged to establish a pastoral care program and was named Director of Pastoral Care; due to Mr. Buch's leadership, the department grew and prospered; in 1984, Mr. Buch became Director of Pastoral Care and Social Services when the two departments merged; and

WHEREAS, In January of 1992, Ronald Buch, due to his compassion, was appointed the Director of the new Cancer Services Department; in 1993, he was appointed to the position of Director of Community Services in order to utilize his reflection and understanding of the hospital's mission in the community; in 2007, he was named Executive Director of Community Services; and

WHEREAS, During his tenure as Director of Community Services, Ronald Buch accomplished many beneficial additions to Northwest Community Healthcare's outreach in the community; from 1993 to 2000, he collaborated with the area's social services organizations to support and expand health services for the marginalized in the region; in 1999, he was instrumental in the establishment of the Palatine Opportunity Center; in 2000, he collaborated with the Cook County Department of Public Health to open the Vista Health Clinic; in 2003, he initiated the Mobile Dental Clinic; in 2007, the Access Clinic was opened to provide health care for the underprivileged in the area; in 2008, he partnered with the Little City organization to provide increased health care benefits for their developmentally disabled residents; and

WHEREAS, Ronald Buch's enthusiastic dedication to his career and community make him a model for the people of the State of Illinois; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Ronald Buch on the occasion of his retirement and wish him many happy and healthy retirement years; and be it further

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