IL SR1693

Honors Illinois State Senator Mike Jacobs for his service representing the 36th Senate District since joining the Senate in May 2005 following his father Denny Jacobs' retirement.

Recognizes Senator Jacobs' major economic development accomplishments including securing $62 million for Western Illinois University Riverfront Campus, $150 million for Amtrak expansion to the Quad Cities, and $165 million in revenue from the Thomson Correctional Center sale.

Acknowledges his work on energy initiatives as Senate Energy Committee Chairman that brought over 1,450 union jobs and $7 billion in wind energy investments while increasing state green energy usage from 3% to 5%.

Highlights his advocacy for vulnerable populations including passage of the Blind Vendors Act, gas station accessibility requirements for people with disabilities, and "Brandon's Law" for testicular cancer awareness in high schools.

Commends his commitment to local education and youth, having secured $11.4 million for Silvis School District 34 and $688,000 combined for community youth centers and YMCA renovations.