Mary E. Flowers

Mary E. Flowers DEMDemocrat

State Representative, District 31

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Mary E. FlowersDEMDemocrat State Representative, District 31
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Mary E. Flowers (born July 31, 1951) is a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives. Representative Flowers is the longest serving African-American legislator in Illinois history. She represented the 31st district from January 9, 1985 to January 13, 1993, represented the 21st district from January 13, 1993 to January 8, 2003, and represents the 31st district again since January 8, 2003.

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Education4 - 4 of 2
University of Illinois - Chicago
Attended
Kennedy King Community College
Attended
Past Positions1 - 4 of 4
Deputy Majority Leader
Illinois State House of Representatives
2021 - 2023
Assistant Majority Leader
Illinois State House of Representatives
2017 - 2018
Representative
Illinois State House of Representatives
1985 - Current
Office Supervisor
University of Illinois - Chicago
1977 - 1984
Other Experience1 - 17 of 17
Delegate
Democratic National Convention
1996
Delegate
Democratic National Convention
2000
Delegate
Democratic National Convention
2004
Member
Board of Commissioners, Chicago Department of Human Services
2000 - Current
Volunteer
Harold Washington for Mayor Campaign
1983
Volunteer
Harold Washington for Mayor Campaign
1987
Former Chair
Health Care Availability and Accessibility Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives
Former Member
Environmental Health Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives
Former Member
Agriculture and Conservation Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives
Former Member
Small Business Empowerment and Workforce Development Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives
Former Member
Higher Education Subcommittee, Illinois State House of Representatives
Former Member
Economic Opportunity Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives
Former Member
Museums, Arts and Cultural Enhancements Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives
Former Member
Special Needs Services Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives
Former Member
Restorative Justice Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives
Former Member
Appropriations for Higher Education Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives
Former Member
Adoption and Child Welfare Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives
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