IL HR1222

Congratulates Dr. Katherine Austman on receiving the 2012 Rural Physician of Excellence Award from the Illinois Rural Health Association

Recognizes Dr. Austman's medical degree from University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford (2001) and family practice residency at Methodist Medical Center of Illinois in Peoria

Acknowledges her service to Ford County rural residents as staff member and current Chief of Medical Staff at Gibson Area Hospital, including providing obstetric care in non-traditional settings and seeing patients after hours

Commends her community engagement through transportation for elementary school hospital tours, participation in health fairs, support of local charity events, and supervision of a physician assistant to expand rural healthcare access

Directs presentation of a suitable copy of the resolution to Dr. Austman as a symbol of the House's respect and esteem