Awards, Recognition & Honors

2006

The Illinois Hospital Association

The 2006 Excellence in Public Safety Award

Crusader Clinic

Kid Care Award

Barbara Olson Center of Hope

Appreciation for Support.

Patriots Gateway

Patriot of the Year

2005

Long Term Care Association

Legislator of the Year

IL Chamber of Commerce

Champion of Free Enterprise

2004

IL Chamber of Commerce

Champion of Free Enterprise

Rockford Area Chamber of Commerce

Certificate of Membership

Activator Committee - IL Farm Bureau

89.66% ag voting record

2003

One Church-One Child Advisory Board

Legislative Award for support of the legal rights of children and families

IL Coalition for Competitive Telecommunications

Friend of Consumer

2002

Crusader Clinic - Dental Care Center

Thanks for supporting community

Associated Firefighters of IL

Honored for legislative efforts

IL Chamber of Commerce

Champion of Free Enterprise

2001

Prevent Blindness America

Person of Vision Award

Employment Law Council of IL

Jobs Defender Award

Jewish Federation of Greater Rockford

Commitment to Non-Profit Agencies

2000

Arts Instruction Center

Deep appreciation for support

Prevent Blindness America

Leadership in expanding Circuit Breaker to include glaucoma medication

Family Advocate, Inc.

In honor of outstanding work for children

Alzheimer's Association

Leadership Award

Rkfd Association for Minority Management

Certificate of Appreciation

American Red Cross

Legislative Achievement Award

March of Dimes

Public Servant of the Year

Academic Medical Centers of IL

Advocate for Medical Research

1999

Rockford Park District

Community Service Award

IL Association of Rehabilitative Services

Legislative Award

Epilepsy Foundation of North/Central IL

Legislative support of epileptics

Chicago Roofing Contractors Association

Legislator of the Year

Rosecrance Foundation

Quality of Life Award

The ABC of Winnebago, Boone and Ogle

Certification of Appreciation

American Heart Association

Legislative Lifesaver Award for work on Automated External Defibrillator Act

Boy Scouts of America

1999-1996 Century Member

1998

National Association of Local Boards of Health

Legislator of the Year

Employment Law Council of IL

Jobs Defender Award

Associated Firefighters of IL

Oustanding Legislator of the Year

Intl. Chiropractors Assoc., Chiropractic Comm. Of IL

Oustanding service to citizens of IL

Hulsebus Chiropractic Clinic

For support of Kids Day America/Intl.

Natl. Assoc. of Local Boards of Health

State Senate Legislator of the Year

1997

Day Care Action Council of IL

Champion of Child Care

Illinois Chiropractic Society

Legislative Achievement Award

United Parkinson Foundation

Legislative Team Award

Family PAC

Friend of the Family Award

IL Home Care Council

Legislator of the Year

1996

Farm Bureau (Activator)

Friend of Agriculture, 96.88% rating

OIC Vocational Institute

Special Service Award

IL Health Care Association

Legislative Recognition Award

Nat. Federation of Independent Business

Guardian of Small Business

IL Prairie State Chiropractic Association

Recognition of service to chiropractors

IL Health Care Association

Outstanding Legislator of the Year

1995

Management Association of IL

Voice of Employers Award

Chemical Dependency Services Network of N. IL

Award for contributions to substance abuse treatment

IL Chamber of Commerce

100% rating

1994

Management Association of IL

Voice of Employers Award

1993

Farm Bureau (Activator)

100% rating

Illinois Manufacturers Association

100% rating

Illinois Chamber of Commerce

100% rating

National Federation of Independent Business

100% rating

OIC Vocational Institute

Appreication of support for work of OIC

IL Hospital Association

Outstanding Freshman Legislator

Activator - IL Farm Bureau

Commended for support of ag. Legislation

Misc

American Jewish Cmte, Latino Institute

Certificate of Appreciation

Renaissance Program/Hononegah High School

Recognized for faithful service to education as a member of Ren. Program