Rep. Jehan Gordon (D-Peoria) congratulates Lutheran Hillside Village on being named the “Good Neighbor Business” of the Month.

“When a business lends a hand to a non-profit organization, their kindness extends through the entire community. A wonderful example of this is when Lutheran Hillside Village catered the opening ceremony for the Heart of Illinois Senior Games,” Gordon continues. “Not only were the organizers grateful for their assistance, but hundreds of seniors were treated to a special meal as well. I would like to thank Lutheran Hillside Village for their generous contribution to the Senior Games.”

The Heart of Illinois Senior Games and Fine Arts Festival nominated Lutheran Hillside Village for preparing and serving the meal at the Opening Ceremony of the 2011 games. Over 350 seniors from Central Illinois came to participate in all of the games and activities in 2011.

“Lutheran Hillside Village provided, prepared, presented, and served a fantastic menu of delicious food for the 2011 Heart of Illinois Senior Games and Fine Arts Festival,” explains nominator Shelly Peters, Event Coordinator. “Not only did they provide the food, but they also decorated the Riverview Room at the RiverPlex beautifully and served the food with true professionalism, respect and smiling faces, making the Opening Ceremony reception a huge hit.”

For more information about Gordon’s “Good Neighbor” Business of the Month Award, or to receive a nomination form, please contact Rep. Gordon’s constituent services office at 309-681-1992 or e-mail her at repjgordon@gmail.com. Nomination forms are also available at her website, www.housedem.state.il.us/members/gordonj.