Michael Easley
Governor of North Carolina
"It is also very important that North Carolinians be trained in preparedness for everyday emergency and life-saving situations. It is essential that the children in our state receive this type of training so they can learn how to respond in situations that could occur at any time - whether they are at school, at home, or on a playground at the park." "My office will participate with Save A Life Foundation (SALF) in this partnership through Citizen Corps of NC."
Corinne Wood
Lieutenant Governor, Springfield, IL
"The work you have accomplished over the past ten years has been remarkable. You have truly made a difference in the lives of people in Illinois and around the country. I commend you for your ongoing determination and ability to move this very important agenda forward. I also want to thank you for your very valuable partnership with my office. You have inspired me and my staff to look at new, innovative ways of improving public and private sector support systems for families in Illinois."
Matthew R. Bettenhausen
Deputy Governor for Public Safety &
Homeland Security Director for Illinois
"Save A Life Foundation's proven track record will make them an important part of Illinois' Homeland Security as they continue to train school children and the public at large."
Commander Garry Criddle
EMS Specialist Exec. Sec. MAST
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Washington, DC
"The Maternal and Child Health Bureau of HRSA is very close to releasing a document that makes recommendations on teaching injury and life saving skills to children. The document identifies what topics and skills are appropriate for a children by age and school class groupings.
"Serving as a member of this committee has done an excellent job of taking the NHTSA Bystander Care Program and customizing the topics and skills in the course to be offered in an age appropriated manner. The course developed by the Save A Life Foundation has been recognized and supported by the state of Illinois' Department of Public Health and the State Board of Education."
Margaret Trimble
Director, Pennsylvania Emergency
Medical Services Office
"SALF's goal of implementing a similar program in Pennsylvania supports the statewide EMS development plan by supporting first aid training at the local level."
"Your corporate sponsorship efforts designed to defer the costs associated with training school children in LSFA are impressive."
Paul G. Vallas
Philadelphia School District CEO
"I would like to take this opportunity to express my support for the Save A Life Foundation (SALF) and it's programs being introduced into the schools of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania. In 1997 I brought SALF to the children of the Chicago Public School System ... and the results were positive beyond expectations. "
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Rod R. Blagojevich
Governor of Illinois
"I applaud the work of the Save A Life Foundation and will continue to support its efforts through the appropriations process in any way I can.
"As the federal agenda unfolds over the coming weeks, please be assured that I will monitor and participate in legislative debate and activity with your views in mind."
Judy Biggert
US Congresswoman
"I am pleased to offer my support for the foundation as it enters into partnership with the Federal Emergency Management Agency."
Tim Johnson
US Congressman
"... congratulations on partnering with FEMA to promote President Bush's Citizen Corps initiative. Working with FEMA I am certain, will prove to be of great benefit for both your organization and, ultimately, the nation as a whole. "
Jerry Weller
US Congressman
"I would like to commend the Save A Life Foundation for their efforts to educate the community and teach valuable life saving skills. Save A Life Foundation has taught these valuable skills to thousands of residents in Illinois. Save A Life Foundation has also been instrumental in saving lives by helping to secure passage of law mandating that all new Illinois police and firefighters be trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and First Aid."
"I applaud the efforts of Save A Life Foundation and I am excited to see the program expanding through partnership with the federal government. "
John M. Shimkus
US Congressman
"In Illinois, SALF has shown a consistent willingness to provide much needed outreach to our communities, to train individuals in the proper procedures to follow during emergencies. These emergencies can range from those that affect us in the home, to those that affect our communities as a whole. I feel SALF is an organization that can be a partner to the federal government in making our homes and neighborhoods safer. "
Tom Cross
House Republican Leader
"Thank you for your kind note regarding the State of Illinois' support for the Save A Life Foundation. It is comforting to know that there are organizations like yours that are dedicated to the safety of children across the United States."
"I look forward to working with you and SALF regarding this matter and will be happy to assist where I can." View Document
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