IL HR1046

House Resolution honoring House Majority Leader Greg Harris upon his retirement after 16 years of service in the Illinois General Assembly representing the 13th District

Recognizes Harris as the first openly gay man to succeed another openly gay legislator in the Illinois General Assembly, and first openly gay legislative leader in the state in 2019

Acknowledges Harris's legislative achievements including spearheading same-sex marriage equality in Illinois, securing $45 billion for infrastructure, ending marijuana prohibition, raising the minimum wage, and protecting reproductive rights

Notes Harris's prior community service including co-founding Open Hands Chicago meal delivery program for people living with HIV/AIDS in 1989, serving 750,000 meals by 1994, and 14 years as chief of staff to 48th Ward Alderwoman Mary Ann Smith

Expresses profound thanks for Harris's work championing human services, medical care access during COVID-19, and advocacy for equality and those without a voice