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 | |
| In office 1975 – 2008 | |
| Succeeded by | Eddie Lee Jackson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 23, 1930 St. Louis, Missouri |
| Died | December 26, 2008 (aged 78) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Richard (deceased) |
| Profession | Attorney |
Wyvetter H. Younge (August 23, 1930 – December 26, 2008) was a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 114th District from 1975 until 2008. She served as the Assistant Majority Leader later in her career. Her district included Alorton, Belleville, Brooklyn, Cahokia, Centreville, East St. Louis, Fairview Heights, Mascoutah, Millstadt, O'Fallon, Sauget, Scott Air Force Base, Shiloh, Swansea and Washington Park.
In the legislature[]
Her committee assignments 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 was a member of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus.
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, Younge was a former Assistant Circuit Attorney for the City of St. Louis. Rep. Younge received "Best Legislator" award from the UAW in 1993. She was married to Richard G. Younge, also an attorney, and they had three children, Ruth (deceased), Torque and Margaret and two step sons Richard Younge Jr and Roland Younge.[1]
Death[]
Younge was hospitalized on December 9, 2008 after suffering from a bleeding artery. She died from surgical complications on December 26, 2008 at age 78 years old.[2] She was replaced by Representative Eddie L. Jackson, also of East St. Louis.
References[]
- ^ "Wyvetter H. Younge". Illinois General Assembly Legislative Information System. Retrieved 2008-05-03.
- ^ "Ill. State Rep. Wyvetter Younge dies at 78". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2008-12-27.
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
- Members of the Illinois House of Representatives
- Missouri lawyers
- Politicians from St. Louis
- Washington University School of Law alumni
- Saint Louis University alumni
- Hampton University alumni
- Women state legislators in Illinois
- 1930 births
- 2008 deaths
- Illinois Democrats
- 20th-century American politicians
- 20th-century American women politicians
- 21st-century American politicians
- 21st-century American women politicians