IL HR1395

Congratulates Representative Tom Cross of Oswego on his distinguished service to Illinois, serving in the House since 1993.

Recognizes Cross's leadership as House Republican Leader from 2002 to September 2013 and his advocacy for budgetary honesty and constitutional budget balance.

Honors Cross's sponsorship of laws cracking down on pension system fraud and abuse, and his work on children's health and safety initiatives including juvenile diabetes research, youth football concussion protection, and child sex offender monitoring.

Acknowledges Cross's service as a Kendall County prosecutor from 1984 to 1992 and his ongoing legal practice as a partner at Mahoney, Silverman, and Cross in Joliet.

Directs that a suitable copy of the resolution be presented to Representative Cross and his family as an expression of esteem and respect.