There are some individuals for whom the act of giving appears to provide immense intrinsic grafitification. The gift itself often results in feelings of gratitude, appreciation and an acknowledgement of personal worth on the part of the recipient. When someone consistently anticipates and attempts to meet the needs of others, offering unsolicited assistance and support, it goes without saying that thanks and recognition would be appropriate. ISPA has many supporters; and, today, we as an orgnization, would like to publicly acknowledge an individual who would rather go un-noticed. I would like to bring to your attention a wonderful gentleman, a non-Illinois resident (who is nonethless an ISPA member) and a dear to my heart "dog lover". He has provided the ISPA convention with theme ideas and goodies as well as both financial and professional support. ISPA knows Mike Suess as a "Special Friend".

Presented by Shirley Pitts (Convention Co-Chair, NASP Liaison)