Wyvetter H. Younge
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| Wyvetter H. Younge | |
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Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
from the 114th district |
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| In office 1975 - |
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| Born | August 23, 1930 St. Louis, Missouri |
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| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Richard |
| Profession | attorney |
| Religion | African Methodist Episcopal Church |
Wyvetter H. Younge is a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 114th District since 1975, and is currently the Assistant Majority Leader. Her district includes Alorton, Belleville, Brooklyn, Cahokia, Centreville, East St. Louis, Fairview Heights, Mascoutah, Millstadt, O'Fallon, Sauget, Scott Air Force Base, Shiloh, Swansea and Washington Park.
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[edit] In the legislature
Her committee assignments have included: Committee of the Whole; Housing & Urban Development; Approp-Elementary & Secondary Educ; Local Government; Child Support Enforcement; Revenue; Environmental Health (Vice-Chairperson); Subcommittee on Property Tax. She also is a member of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus.
[edit] Background
An attorney with a B.S. from Hampton Institute, a J.D. from Saint Louis University School of Law, and a L.L.M. from Washington University School of Law, Representative Younge is a former Assistant Circuit Attorney for the City of St. Louis. Rep. Younge received "Best Legislator" award from the UAW in 1993. She is married to Richard G. Younge, also an attorney, and they have three children, Ruth (deceased), Torque and Margaret.[1]
[edit] Notes
- ^ Wyvetter H. Younge. Illinois General Assembly Legislative Information System. Retrieved on 2008-05-03.
[edit] External links
- Illinois General Assembly - Representative Wyvetter H. Younge (D) 114th District official IL House website
- Project Vote Smart - Representative Wyvetter H. Younge (IL) profile
- Follow the Money - Wyvetter H. Younge
- Illinois House Democrats - Wyvetter H. Younge profile
