IL HR1384

Honors Representative Jason Barickman on his service in the Illinois House and congratulates him on his election to the 53rd Illinois State Senate district.

Recognizes Barickman's appointment to complete Shane Cultra's term in the 105th Legislative District during the 96th General Assembly and his subsequent election to the 97th General Assembly, with the new 53rd Senate district stretching from Bloomington to the Indiana border.

Acknowledges Barickman's advocacy for Illinois farmers, agriculture, small business owners, lower tax burdens, economic growth, and transparent government.

Details Barickman's background including his 1993 high school graduation, service in the Illinois Army National Guard (1993-2000), Illinois State University degree in political science (1998) where he served as Student Body President, and University of Illinois College of Law graduation (2005).

Notes Barickman's professional experience with Ernst & Young and Dynegy, his role as founding partner of law firm Bartell, Barickman & Powell LLP, his chairmanship of the Champaign County Republican Party (2006-2012), and his family including wife Kristen and two sons born in 2011 and 2013.