IL HR1394

Recognizes State Representative JoAnn D. Osmond for her retirement after more than 30 years of public service, including 12 years representing the 61st District since 2002.

Acknowledges her 18-year legal career as a paralegal and executive director of the Lake County Bar Association (1977-1982), followed by nearly 30 years as a licensed insurance broker.

Honors her legislative leadership on mandatory placement of automated external defibrillation (AED) devices in Illinois public places including schools, colleges, gyms, and government buildings.

Notes her service on multiple House committees including Appropriations-Public Safety, Veterans Affairs, Insurance, and as Republican Spokesperson on Human Services and Insurance committees.

Recognizes her extensive community involvement and numerous awards including the American Heart Association's Life Saver Award (2004), Illinois Farm Bureau Friend of Agriculture Award (multiple years), and various business and leadership honors.