IL HR1547

Commends Rev. Donald J. Nevins on receiving the 2016 Most Dedicated Blood Drive Coordinator of the Year award from the Illinois Coalition of Community Blood Centers.

Recognizes Father Nevins' blood drive coordination efforts beginning in 2000 at St. Francis of Assisi Parish and since 2008 at St. Agnes of Bohemia Parish where he serves as pastor.

Credits Father Nevins with organizing over 40 blood drives, each lasting more than 12 hours, resulting in collection of over 3,000 units of blood capable of saving 12,000 lives.

Highlights his work promoting blood donations within the Latino community at St. Agnes, addressing the disparity where Latinos comprise 17% of the U.S. population but less than 3% of the blood donor base.

Directs presentation of a suitable copy of the resolution to Rev. Nevins as an expression of the House's esteem and respect for his commitment to ensuring a healthy blood supply in his community.