IL HR1549

Honors Illinois State Representative Careen Gordon for her years of dedicated service to the people of Illinois and the Illinois House of Representatives.

Recognizes Gordon's background as a prosecutor in Grundy County, Kankakee, and Will Counties, and her service as an Assistant Attorney General starting in 2000.

Acknowledges her legislative work to protect crime victims, including spearheading legislation for lifetime sex offender registration, increasing penalties for methamphetamine producers and domestic abusers, and working with law enforcement to prosecute criminals.

Recognizes her efforts to support job creation by restoring sales tax exemptions for manufacturing and trucking companies, prioritizing education funding, and cutting her own pay during economic hardship.

Directs that a suitable copy of the resolution be presented to Representative Gordon as a symbol of esteem and respect from the Illinois House of Representatives.