IL HR1052

Honors Representative Sam Yingling's 10-year tenure in the Illinois House of Representatives and his dedicated service to his community and state

Recognizes Yingling as the first openly LGBTQ+ member elected to the Illinois House outside Chicago, elected in 2013

Acknowledges his work as Avon Township supervisor (2009-2013), chairman of the Counties and Townships Committee and Government Consolidation & Modernization Committee, and efforts to reform local government and property tax systems

Highlights his role in legalizing gay marriage in Illinois and introducing legislation to crack down on conversion therapy

Directs that a suitable copy of the resolution be presented to Rep. Yingling as an expression of the House's esteem and respect