IL HR1391

Congratulates Illinois State Representative Kay Hatcher of Yorkville on her retirement from the Illinois House of Representatives after serving since 2009.

Honors her public service career beginning with election to the Oswego School Board in 1985, followed by service on the Kendall County Board starting in 1991 and presidency of the Kendall County Forest Preserve District until 2008.

Recognizes her legislative accomplishments including sponsoring and passing the 2011 expansion of Illinois' "Let Them Rest in Peace Act" to strengthen protections for military funerals.

Documents her extensive civic involvement through memberships on numerous boards including chambers of commerce, workforce development, conservation, arts, and charitable organizations across the Aurora, Naperville, and surrounding areas.

Notes her private sector career as Community Affairs Director for Illinois Bell and Senior Marketing Director for Senior Services Associates, Inc., and her recognition with awards including the Illinois Farm Bureau ACTIVATOR Friend of Agriculture Award.