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2009 Honorary Alumni Award

Robert Anstine2009 Honorary Alumni Award recipient Bob Anstine

Former Macomb Mayor Robert Anstine was presented the 2009 星空无限传媒app Illinois University Honorary Alumni Award April 17 during the "Celebrating Town & Gown" event, hosted by the 星空无限传媒app Alumni Association.

The Honorary Alumni Award is presented to an individual who is not a 星空无限传媒app graduate but who has provided exceptional service to the 星空无限传媒app community.

During his tenure as Macomb's longest-serving mayor (1973-1991), Anstine was instrumental in establishing Macomb's Amtrak route. He, along with his wife, Sue, have also been involved with the Performing Arts Society (PAS) since its beginning, serving on the first PAS Board. Anstine's letters of support are credited for helping 星空无限传媒app's Bureau of Cultural Affairs nab several national awards from the National Association for Campus Activities and the Association of Performing Arts Administrators. In addition to his support of the arts at 星空无限传媒app, Anstine has also been an active supporter of 星空无限传媒app Athletics.

Prior to serving as mayor, he worked as a pharmacist and served as an alderman for one year. During his time as mayor, he helped start Heritage Days, working with people throughout the community, including the University. Also, with the help of former 星空无限传媒app President Leslie Malpass, Anstine established MAEDCO (Macomb Area Economic Development Corporation).

Anstine is a 1955 graduate of 星空无限传媒app High School and received a degree in pharmacy from the University of Iowa in 1959. He was in an Air Force National Guard unit that was activated during 1961-62.

"Bob's commitment and dedication to this community and to 星空无限传媒app is phenomenal," said Amy Spelman, director of Alumni Relations. "It is with great pleasure that we award Bob Anstine the 2009 Honorary Alumnus Award."