IL HR1284

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

Recognizes Dr. Tippy's medical education from the University of Illinois School of Medicine (1974) and her board certification in family practice medicine

Acknowledges Dr. Tippy's role as Medical Director at SIU Family Practice Centers and director of the SIU Family Practice Residency Program, where she established a specialized rural residency program in 1984

Commends Dr. Tippy's contributions to rural healthcare in Southern Illinois, including establishing the SIU School of Medicine's Care-A-Van mobile health clinic and serving as Medical Director for Physician Assistant Programs

Directs presentation of a suitable copy of the resolution to Dr. Tippy as a symbol of respect and esteem for her 30 years of service to improving rural health access