IL SR1053

Congratulates Senator Carole Pankau on her retirement from the Illinois General Assembly after 20 years of service representing DuPage County.

Recognizes her advocacy for taxpayers, families, and seniors, including efforts on Medicaid reform, state contract transparency, senior banking transactions, and property tax assistance.

Honors her committee service as Republican Spokesperson for the Senate Commerce Committee, Republican Whip (2009-2011), and member of multiple legislative committees including Energy, Environment, Public Health, and State Government and Veterans' Affairs.

Acknowledges her prior service as a DuPage County Board member (8 years), Keeneyville School District 20 Board member (8 years), and 18 years as a small-business owner operating Bloomingdale Carriage Shop and Aaron's Towing.

Notes her education from the University of Illinois with a bachelor's degree in accounting, her marriage to John since 1966, and recognition from numerous local and state organizations including the Illinois Chamber of Commerce and Illinois Farm Bureau.