On December 3, 2009 Director Andrew Velasquez, III was selected by the Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus to receive the Exemplary Leadership award for his leadership in serving as IEMA Director/State Homeland Security Advisor and for his role in managing the states response in multiple federally declared disasters in Illinois. State Senator Martin Sandoval and State Representative Toni Berrios presented the award with Governor Quinn in attendance. In addition to being IEMA Director, Velasquez is on the CUSEC Board of Directors. CUSEC wishes to congratulate Director Velasquez on this recognition.