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This resolution congratulates Mickey Whitesell of Elwood for being named the 2025 National Direct Support Professional of the Year by the American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR), a national advocacy organization representing community-based intellectual and developmental disabilities service providers. The resolution highlights Whitesell's work at Trinity Services, Inc. since June 2020, where he serves in the Community Day Services program (Studio 22) and helps adults with developmental disabilities develop community relationships and advance their personal support plans. Selected from over 500 nominations, Whitesell was recognized alongside 53 other honorees at the ANCOR Connect conference in San Diego, California. The resolution commends Whitesell for his dedication to service and affirms the Illinois House of Representatives' respect and admiration for his professional contributions, ultimately resolving to present him with a copy of the resolution as a formal acknowledgment of his achievements.

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