IL HR1255

Commends Judy Socha for receiving the 2012 Most Dedicated Blood Drive Coordinator of the Year Award from the Illinois Coalition of Community Blood Centers

Recognizes Socha's 40-year commitment to blood donation beginning in 1971 when she hosted her first blood drive collecting 100 units of blood

Acknowledges that Socha has conducted over 225 blood drives and collected over 28,000 pints of blood, potentially saving 28,000 to 84,000 lives

Notes Socha's establishment and direction of the Addison Blood Commission in 1976 and her community awareness efforts through speaking engagements, media appearances, and public events

Directs presentation of a suitable copy of the resolution to Judy Socha as a symbol of respect and esteem