IL HR0988

Honors former Illinois House Representative Lakesia Collins for three years of service representing the 9th House District.

Recognizes Collins' background as a certified nursing assistant in Chicago nursing homes and subsequent career as a labor organizer and healthcare advocate with SEIU Healthcare.

Notes Collins' legislative achievements including expanding child care benefits, protecting foster care youth rights, improving lead poisoning responses, and strengthening worker protections.

Acknowledges her service as House Chair of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus, Black Caucus Whip, and chairperson of the House Health Care Availability and Accessibility Committee.

Congratulates Collins on leaving the House in August 2023 to continue serving Illinois as a state senator for the 5th District.