IL HR1003

Congratulates LeeArthur "Lee" Crawford on his retirement as Doorkeeper of the Illinois House of Representatives after 36 years of service, with his retirement announced on May 31, 2022

Crawford began his full-time House career on April 1, 1986, supervising pages and managing distribution of bills and amendments on the House floor

Elected Doorkeeper on January 8, 1997 when the House Democratic Caucus regained the majority in the 90th General Assembly, and was re-elected during 12 subsequent General Assemblies

Served three Speakers (Michael J. Madigan, Lee A. Daniels, and Emanuel "Chris" Welch) and announced distinguished visitors including President Barack Obama on February 10, 2016

Also served as a pastor at Cathedral of Praise Christian Center and Victory Temple Church in Springfield, often providing opening prayers for House sessions