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IL HR1317
Resolution
Status
Passed
11/16/2010
Primary Sponsor
Constance Howard
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AI Summary
- Honors State Representative Eddie P. Washington of Waukegan, who died on June 5, 2010
- Recognizes Washington's role as a trailblazer for African Americans in Illinois, including his participation in the landmark 1975 federal court case Washington vs. Walker that broke down barriers to employment for minorities and women in law enforcement
- Details his extensive public service including roles as precinct committeeman, first African American elected Trustee of the North Shore Sanitary District, first African American State legislator from Lake County (elected 2002), and Chairman of the House Prison Reform and House Aging committees
- Acknowledges his advocacy work on criminal justice reform, employment and economic development, education, senior citizens' issues, organized labor, and youth programs
- Expresses the House's mourning and respect for his life's work as a voice for marginalized communities and his commitment to improving the lives of Illinois constituents
Legislative Description
MEMORIAL-REP WASHINGTON
Last Action
Resolution Adopted
11/16/2010
Full Bill Text
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