HR1526 Summary

• Honors Martin Anthonisen of Chicago, who passed away on July 10, 2010, and served as a Navy Pilot during World War II.

• Recognizes his founding of Anthonisen Financial Corporation in 1962, which continues today as AFC Advisory Group serving retirees and those nearing retirement.

• Acknowledges his extensive charitable work including founding "Jazz In The Park For Charity," serving as President of the Merrillville Rotary Club and founding President of the Homewood Rotary Foundation, and sponsoring scholarships at Prairie State College and Governors State University.

• Notes his international humanitarian efforts including missions to distribute eyeglasses in Poland and Peru and assistance establishing financial services in China.

• Directs that a suitable copy of the resolution be presented to Martin Anthonisen's family as a symbol of sympathy.