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Download official Extensions PDFReturn to issue contextHON. MIKE QUIGLEY
of illinois
in the house of representatives
Mr. QUIGLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and congratulate John Peller's 12 years of service as CEO of the AIDS Foundation Chicago (AFC). As he transitions to the next step in his career, we look back at a career of committed service to AFC.
Chicago, Mr. Peller joined AFC in 2005 and served at state and national levels as vice-president of policy, before becoming CEO in 2014. He led advocacy efforts, campaigning for those with HIV to be supported through federal and state healthcare systems. Additionally, Mr. Peller led the Getting to Zero Illinois initiative, a plan to end the statewide HIV epidemic by 2030.
Mr. Peller has strived to amplify AFC's impact, expanding the scope of their services to include underrepresented factors that can prevent access to HIV treatment, including housing instability, racial inequalities, insurance, and dental care. He has overseen a truly transformational period for AFC and LGBT rights in Chicago. Over the course of his leadership, AFC's budget increased by 68 percent and staff increased by over 50 percent. AFC is now able to reach and serve over 9000 people annually. Mr. Peller has also helped advance federal reforms, including the Affordable Care Act.
As a result of his longstanding and dedicated service, Mr. Peller was inducted into the Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame in 2024 and will leave a legacy of unwavering service. He has greatly improved the quality of life and safety of healthcare across the country and especially in Chicago. His work will have a lasting impact on every community he has served over his career.
Mr. Speaker, I ask everyone to join me in congratulating John Peller on his two decades of service and his commitment to ending the HIV epidemic.