IL HR1377

Congratulates State Representative Richard Morthland for his service in the Illinois House of Representatives beginning in 2011, representing the 71st District covering portions of Rock Island, Whiteside, Carroll, and Henry counties.

Recognizes Morthland's advocacy for taxpayers and privacy rights for gun owners, including service on committees for Appropriations-Higher Education, Public Utilities, Cities & Villages, Counties & Townships, Adoption Reform, Higher Education, and Veterans' Affairs.

Acknowledges his prior service on the Rock Island County board, where he opposed pay raises for elected officials during county employee layoffs and fought for government transparency and accountability.

Notes his background as an educator and family farmer, holding a bachelor's degree from St. Ambrose University and serving as a professor at Black Hawk College in Moline while pursuing a master's degree.

Directs that a suitable copy of the resolution be presented to Rep. Morthland as an expression of the House's respect and esteem.