IL SR2221

Honors Senator Kwame Raoul for his service in the Illinois Senate, representing the 13th Senate District since his appointment in 2004 to fill Barack Obama's vacated seat.

Recognizes his legislative achievements including criminal justice reform (death penalty abolition, innocence legislation), gun violence prevention (bump stock and trigger crank bans), and law enforcement reform including officer-worn body camera standards.

Acknowledges his work on workers' compensation reform (2011 reforms saving employers hundreds of millions of dollars), voting rights protection through the Illinois Voting Rights Act, and support for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence.

Notes his personal background as the son of Haitian immigrants, his prostate cancer diagnosis and health advocacy, and his community involvement with organizations including International Child Care and Legal Prep Charter Academies.

Commends Senator Raoul as he leaves the Senate to become Attorney General of Illinois.