State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) was presented with the Illinois Association of Park Districts’ (IAPD) Outstanding Legislator of the Year Award during the organization’s annual conference in Chicago on January 30.
“I recognize how vital our park systems are for our communities, and it has been a privilege to work collaboratively with local park district leaders and other officials on the protection of natural resources and active and passive recreational opportunities,” said Lewis. “I look forward to continuing our work to advance our shared mission for park districts, forest preserves, conservation, and special recreation agencies.”
Senator Lewis has been a constant supporter of park districts and recreational agencies and has worked hard to bring state resources back to the communities that comprise the 24th Senate District. He currently represents 18 park districts, two forest preserve districts, and two special recreation agencies in DuPage and Suburban Cook Counties.
“Senator Lewis is a familiar and welcome presence at IAPD events,” said IAPD President and CEO Peter Murphy. “His door is always open to IAPD, and his willingness to work across the aisle on behalf of park and recreation agencies sets a strong example of effective bipartisanship. For his unwavering support and partnership, we are proud to recognize Senator Lewis as IAPD’s Outstanding Legislator of the Year.”
The Illinois Association of Park Districts has been serving park districts, forest preserves, conservation, and recreation agencies since 1928. It is the oldest statewide association of its kind in the nation.
