IL HR0966

Commends State Representative Marguerite "Margo" McDermed for her service representing the 37th District and her 15 years in public service.

Recognizes McDermed's career as a lawyer in Chicago for 30 years and her prior service as Frankfort Township Clerk and Will County Board member.

Highlights her legislative accomplishments including ethics laws prohibiting confidentiality clauses in taxpayer-funded settlements, driving the statewide Sexual Assault Tracking System, and supporting a major capital and infrastructure package.

Notes her fiscal conservatism including refusing a pension and state health benefits, voting against income tax increases, and consistently voting to freeze or reduce property taxes.

Wishes McDermed well in her retirement after 30 years in private business and 15 years in public service.