SR1050 Summary

• Honors Senator Dan Cronin for nearly 20 years of service representing DuPage and Cook Counties in the Illinois Senate since 1993, plus one prior term in the Illinois House of Representatives.

• Recognizes Cronin's major legislative achievements including chairing the Senate Education Committee for 8 years, sponsoring the 1999 Tuition Tax Credit, leading the 1995 Chicago School Reform legislation, and advancing charter school and teacher certification initiatives.

• Highlights his advocacy for tax relief through property tax caps for homeowners, seniors, and veterans, and support for a 3/5 supermajority requirement for tax increases.

• Commends his law enforcement work as former DuPage County Assistant State's Attorney and sponsorship of legislation addressing gang crimes, drunk driving, domestic violence, school security, identity theft, and bullying.

• Thanks Cronin upon his retirement from the Senate as he begins his position as DuPage County Board Chairman.