Board President Casey Andrew welcomes guests and shares her appreciation
for Sam's many contributions to the agency.

Cunningham Chaplain Gay King Crede offers a blessing and thanks
for Sam's faith-ful service to children and youth.

Urbana Mayor Laurel Prussing declares February 29, 2008
Honorary Sam Banks Day in the City of Urbana.

Carolyn Yockey, President of the Illinois Great Rivers Conference United Methodist Women presents Sam with an Emerald Special Mission Recognition pin. Yockey also announced that the UMW had collected over $3,000 with gifts still coming in to honor Sam and support building projects on Cunningham's main campus.

Cunningham Foundation President John Thies thanks Sam
for answering the call to service and Christian mission.

Cunningham Advancement Committee Chair Marge Stout thanked Sam through words
and music, playing "You Raise Me Up," and presenting Sam with a bronze statue of
a basin and washcloth, symbolizing the Christian message of service to others.

Cunningham Vice Presidents Dan Holmer, Pat Ege, and Cloydia Hill Lariore announce
the Board of Director's decision to name the planned drive that will connect proposed
new school buildings to the rest of campus, "Sam Banks Honorary Drive."

State Rep. Naomi Jakobsson read a proclamation from the Illinois House
of Representatives declaring February 29, 2008 Honorary Sam Banks Day in the state.

Cunningham Alumni Crystal Brown shares a smile with Sam.

Cunningham Board Member Anne Pershing and her husband Roscoe visit with Sam.

Jennifer Roscoe of WCIA-tv interviewed Sam live from the Open House.

Cunningham Case Managers Jamey Bailey and Angela Chesser
were among the many current staff to attend the Open House.

(l-r) Board members Johnnie Locker and Julie Boyton, with Ron Locker.

Former Board member Lucy Gray visits with Sam Banks

Cunningham Alumni Kevin Krall offers his best wishes to Sam.