IL HR1525

Honors State Representative Katherine Cloonen for her dedicated service to Illinois and her community in the 79th Representative District.

Recognizes Cloonen's 25 years of business experience before her 2012 election, including 16 years teaching music and founding JK Steel Erectors, Inc., which created over 100 local union jobs.

Acknowledges her legislative achievements including securing funding for the Competitive Power Ventures energy plant in Grundy County, revitalizing the Army Aviation Readiness Center project in Kankakee, and cutting local unemployment in half.

Commends her advocacy for education funding, community colleges, job training, and career and technical education programs throughout her time in the General Assembly.

Recognizes her sponsorship of legislation benefiting veterans and active military personnel, including measures to facilitate education, job training, and civilian employment for returning veterans.