IL SR1066

Congratulates Illinois State Senator Chris Lauzen on his retirement from the Illinois State Senate after 20 years of service representing Kane, Kendall, and LaSalle counties.

Recognizes Lauzen's legislative achievements including securing $48 million for school construction grants, reducing property taxes on veterans' posts by 85%, sponsoring the largest employment tax decrease in 16 years, and launching a prescription medication pilot program that saved participants an average of 50% on drug costs.

Honors Lauzen as a nationally recognized expert on public pensions who has spoken at major legislative conferences and received numerous awards including the Illinois Chamber of Commerce "Champion of Free Enterprise" award and the NFIB "Guardian of Small Business" award.

Notes Lauzen's background as president of Comprehensive Accounting Corporation and his education including a bachelor's degree from Duke University, CPA credentials, and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Acknowledges his recognition by Romanian President Traian Basescu with the Order of the Star of Romania Medal in 2006 for building bridges between Romania and the United States.