Bill Text: IL HR0605 | 2019-2020 | 101st General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commends Dr. Gary L. Knepp for all that he has accomplished over his career and thanks him for his dedication and hard work.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-11-13 - Resolution Adopted [HR0605 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2019-HR0605-Introduced.html

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HOUSE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
Representatives wish to commend Dr. Gary L. Knepp for all that
he has accomplished over his career and thank him for his
dedication and hard work; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Knepp grew up on a farm in the
Eureka/Washington area and started his education at Illinois
Central College; he obtained a Bachelor of Science in
Agricultural Engineering from the University of Illinois at
Urbana-Champaign, followed by a Doctorate in Osteopathic
Medicine from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine; he
completed post-doctoral medical training through the Chicago
Osteopathic Hospital; and
WHEREAS, After completing medical school and post-doctoral
training, Dr. Knepp received board certification in family
medicine with a sub-specialization in geriatrics; he took a
strong clinical interest in the diagnosis and treatment of
dementia; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Knepp has dedicated his life to helping people
by providing compassionate and expert care to his patients; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Knepp spent 22 years practicing medicine in

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Eureka and helped lead in the creation of post graduate
training residencies in family medicine and neurosurgery at the
BroMenn Medical Center in Normal; and
WHEREAS, Beginning in 2007, Dr. Knepp served four years as
the Professor of Geriatrics and Assistant Regional Dean at the
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine; and
WHEREAS, After his time in West Virginia, Dr. Knepp
returned to his Central Illinois home as the Director of
Medical Education and Osteopathic Program Director at the
University of Illinois Family Medicine Residency in Peoria; and
WHEREAS, While at University of Illinois, Dr. Knepp led in
the development of the dual accreditation of the residency with
the American Osteopathic Association and helped develop the
geriatric curriculum; and
WHEREAS, In 2012, Dr. Knepp was appointed Vice President
and Chief Medical Officer for UnityPoint Health - Methodist and
as President of UnityPoint Clinics; in 2017, he was appointed
Regional Chief Quality Officer for UnityPoint Health; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Knepp continued to share his knowledge with
others as an Adjunct Clinical Professor at the Kirksville
College of Osteopathic Medicine; and

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WHEREAS, Dr. Knepp's passion to serve others has also taken
him outside of hospitals, clinics, and classrooms; he has
served in the Peoria Rotary Club, the Eureka United Methodist
Church, the American Cancer Society, and the Eureka Fire
Protection District; and
WHEREAS, After a long and distinguished career of serving
selflessly in the community and bettering the lives of
countless others, Dr. Knepp is retiring from UnityPoint Health;
he plans to enjoy life with his 16 grandchildren, three
great-grandchildren, and his various hobbies of amateur radio
and farming; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
we commend Dr. Gary L. Knepp for all that he has accomplished
over his career and thank him for his dedication and hard work;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
presented to Dr. Knepp as a symbol of our respect and esteem.