IL HR0993

Congratulates Larry Suffredin on his retirement as Cook County Commissioner after 20 years of service.

Acknowledges his sponsorship of ordinances codifying county laws, saving the old county hospital building, creating the Independent Health and Hospital Board, establishing an assault weapons ban, raising minimum wage, and creating an Independent Inspector General.

Recognizes his work as a forest preserve commissioner sponsoring bike helmet requirements for children, creating the Next Century Conservation Council, and expanding land restoration and volunteer programs.

Notes his authorship of by-laws reforming procedures for selecting METRA, PACE, and RTA directors, resulting in the first Cook County resident becoming METRA chair.

Directs that a suitable copy of the resolution be presented to Commissioner Suffredin as a symbol of respect and esteem.