IL HR1291

Congratulates Dr. Ken Nelson on receiving the 2012 Illinois Family Physician of the Year award from the Illinois Academy of Family Physicians

Recognizes Dr. Nelson's work over 20 years as a volunteer at Community Nurse Health Association helping to increase access to health care for uninsured persons in Illinois

Acknowledges Dr. Nelson's efforts in securing specialty care for uninsured adults, broadening the Illinois Good Samaritan Law, and providing free medical, dental, and vision services through CURE

Notes Dr. Nelson's founding of Prairie Medical Group in Westchester and service as medical director of Community Nurse Health Association's free clinic since 1992

Directs that a suitable copy of the resolution be presented to Dr. Nelson as an expression of respect and esteem