IL HR1311

Congratulates Patricia R. "Patti" Bellock on her distinguished career in public service as a DuPage County Board member, Illinois State Representative, and Director of the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services

Recognizes her nearly 20 years of service in the Illinois House of Representatives (1999-2018) representing the 47th District, serving 10 terms and becoming the first woman to hold the position of Deputy Minority Leader in Illinois history

Acknowledges her landmark legislative achievements including Medicaid system reform, the SMART Act, mental health parity legislation, MRSA infection control measures, Amber Alert improvements, and child support strengthening

Notes her July 2018 appointment by Governor Rauner as Director of the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services where she continued advocating for vulnerable children, families, and seniors

Directs that a suitable copy of the resolution be presented to Patti Bellock as a symbol of esteem and respect from the Illinois House of Representatives