Hear from Haas: November 2023

We recognized Sweet Darrens Bakery for the 79th District’s local business spotlight! This is a phenomenal business in our communities to engage students with disabilities and share the joy of life with others through delicious treats and fulfilling work. What a wonderful business to have in our community!  

I was honored to present HR123 to CSL Behring and congratulate them on marking 70 years in the Kankakee region. It was an extra pleasure to have their global leadership team from across the globe in attendance for the presentation as well!

CSL has been a terrific community partner, job creator, and medical manufacturing facility to help save and improve lives across the world.

I was delighted to speak with students from Olivet Nazarene University’s Political Science and Law & Culture department. It was great to hear from these student leaders and speak about the legislative process.

Thank you to Dr. Gregg Chenoweth and staff who met with us to share insight into what the school has been doing and future plans for ONU.

Thank you to the Kankakee County Veterans Council for inviting me to give the opening message at the Veterans Day ceremony. It was a true honor! Thank you to all veterans for your service and sacrifices.

It was also an honor to attend the unveiling of the Ray Olley Memorial Project. It was humbling to meet Allen J Lynch, US Army recipient of the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions in Vietnam and hear him speak. Thank you to all involved in this wonderful project!

It was a great way to end the day with the Ultimate Garth Brooks Tribute concert to benefit the services of Project Headspace and Timing and our local veterans!  

While I was in Springfield for veto session, I’m glad my staff could attend the Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School Academic Foundation dinner. They introduced awards to two alumni and it was a great opportunity to support our phenomenal schools in the 79th District!

I had a terrific time at a meet-and-greet with Kankakee County CEO. Our young leaders bring so much potential and we need to support them as they work for a brighter future!

We enjoyed the Women for Family Farms fall luncheon with the Will County Farm Bureau. It’s great to recognize the amazing women in agriculture in our communities!

I was delighted to spend some time at Monee Elementary School for their school assembly! What a fun morning with these wonderful students! Thank you to the teachers, staff, and administrators for all you do to educate the next generation of leaders!

I had a great evening at the 2023 Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Gala.  Congratulations to all of the businesses who won awards and for your contributions to the district!