New to the annual IEMA Conference in 2009, local jurisdictions and state agencies will have the opportunity to recognize paid and volunteer staff that have provided a valuable service to the emergency management field and have passed away within the past three years. For a jurisdiction to submit an individual, the individual must have been involved for a minimum of 5 years. A specific area within the main conference room will set aside to honor the accomplishments of these individuals by displaying their picture and personal information.

If you would like an individual to be included in the Memorial Wall, please submit the following information:

• Name
• Jurisdiction/State Agency
• Title
• Years of Service
• Picture (Preferred 8x10 or 1 meg digital, but will take whatever form you have available)

As this is the first year of the Memorial Wall and jurisdictions could submit multiple individuals, please remember to submit the required information for each individual. We look forward to hearing from you and, in a small way, recognize those that have improved our ability to provide for the safety of both first responders and private citizens.

If you have any questions, please contact Doug Downey at doug.downey@illinois.gov or 217/558-0563.