THE FOLLOWING IS AN AMBUCS OF DANVILLE RELEASE
Danville – The Danville Chapter of AMBUCS has chosen Gary Resh as the 2024 recipient of the annual First Citizen award.
Gary Resh is the owner of Resh Frame Shop where he creates beautifully crafted custom framing and woodcarving. Supporting him in all of his endeavors is his wife, Doris Resh. Gary has been a pillar in the Danville Community for over 50yrs. He currently serves on the board of the DACC Foundation, and as a volunteer hanging and framing for the Vermilion County War Museum. He is a past board member of the United Samaritans Medical Center Foundation, Danville Public Library Foundation in which he served as President for 3 of the 10 years of being a board member. He has also served as a board member for OSF formerly known as Presence Medical Center for 10 years and many other boards including the Danville Art League, Danville Symphony, Danville Symphony Guild, Red Mask Players, Danville Area Arts Council, Bi-Centennial Committee, Arts in the Park, Inc., and was co-chair for the annual Festival of Trees event for eight years. Gary continues to be an active member of the Festival of Trees and is a current tree designer. He is also in charge of the signage for the event as well. Gary volunteers his talents, services, and time which help to make Festival of Trees a success.
Gary has poured his heart into this community and continues to find ways to give back. For example, Gary earned a Bachelor degree in Business from Eastern IL University in 1971. Eventually, Gary and his wife Doris established a scholarship at DACC for students studying business. Gary is a man with a very giving heart and has donated over 30 blankets that he personally crocheted to the OSF Bobbette Steely Hegeler Cancer Care Center for patients undergoing chemotherapy.
Selfless, compassionate, generous, thoughtful, genuine in nature, and always willing to lend a hand are just a few qualities described by those who know him. Gary exemplifies the definition of what it means to be a First Citizen by choosing to make a positive impact within the Danville community and for all who encounter his exceptional presence. Congratulations Gary!
