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Honorees
2007 Illinois State Crime Commission Honorees
Secretary of State Jesse White presents the American flag as the bagpipers stir the crowd
Master of Ceremonies Larry Yellen with the Chicago Gun Team led by Commander Leo Schmitz
Honorees Kevin Dolehide and James Sweeney
A Salute to Those Who Make a Difference 2007
Larry Yellen of FoxTV Chicago served as an engaging Master of Ceremonies for this year's gala event. The evening began with a stirring entry by bagpipers and Secretary of State Jesse White presenting the flag. Jennifer Seppi again provided lovely patriotic and familiar songs for dining entertainment. And, one by one, the stars of the evening took their places in the spotlight.
Thomas W Begg, Jr......... Award of Excellence in Corporate Security Timothy Brunke............ Award of Excellence in Business Jeff Chudwin........... Award of Excellence in Law Enforcement Sam Colonna............... Ezzard Charles Award Roe Conn................. Award of Excellence in Media Michael G. Connelly...... Award of Excellence in County Government Joe Cook................... Award of Excellence in Municipal Government Anthony "Pops", Nick and Vince Di Novo... Community Service Award Kevin J. Dolehide........... Protector of the Family Award Manny Flores............... Democratic Legislator of the Year Award Brent Hassert........... Republican Legislator of the Year Award James D. Healy........... Award of Excellence in County Government Pat Hickey.................. Citizen of The Year Award Mazonne "Maze" Jackson.......... Community Service Award Eric R. Jacobsen............. Educator of the Year Award Ann B. Jorgensen.......... Award of Excellence in the Judiciary William E. Joyce..................Police Chief of the Year Award James W. Kuchenbecker....... Award of Excellence in Law Enforcement Richard R. Mathis............ Labor Leader of the Year Award James McGlynn............ Award of Excellence in Business Laurence Mulcrone......... Award of Excellence in Municipal Management John Nocita................. Award of Excellence in Youth Development Frank A. Pasquale.......... Municipal Leader of the Year Award James M. Sweeney.......... Protector of the Working People Award The Chicago Police Department Project Safe Neighborhood Gun Team.. .................................Award of Excellence in Law Enforcement
