Fred Crespo (born 1957/1958) is a Democratic member of the

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, representing the 44th district since 2007. This district lies entirely within

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and includes all of Streamwood, approximately half of

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and Hanover Park, and portions of

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, and Bartlett.

Early life, education and career

Crespo attended Loyola University, Chicago.

Illinois General Assembly

Crespo has been a member of the following Legislative Committees: *Appropriations for General Services, Chair *Education Policy, Chair *Elementary and Secondary Education, Vice Chair *Mass Transit, Member *Public Utilities, Member *Small Business Empowerment and Workforce Development, Member *Subcommittee on Mandates, Member *Tourism and Conventions, Member

Achievements

Crespo provided assistance for the construction of the much-needed Alexian Brothers Women's and Children's Hospital in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago. Crespo worked with the Village of Hoffman Estates to secure funding for a full interchange at Interstate 90 and Barrington Road which, which was completed in 2016. Crespo worked collaboratively with the Village of Hanover Park, Harper Community College and Elgin Community College to open the Work and Education Center in Hanover Park in 2014. In 2018, then-Governor-elect

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appointed Crespo to the Educational Success transition committee, which is responsible for state education policy.

Electoral history

Awards and recognition

Crespo was recognized with the Illinois Office of Tourism Lincoln Award for his commitment to economic development in the State of Illinois. Crespo has been recognized for his ongoing commitment and contributions to mental health concerns with the Legislator of the Year Award from the Illinois Psychological Association, the Illinois Hero Award from the National Association of Mental Illness (NAMI) and the Legislator of the Year Award from the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD). Women In Need Growing Stronger (WINGS) recognized Crespo for his efforts to end domestic violence, including his strong support for Civil Order of Protection laws in the State.

Personal life

Crespo and his wife Dorothy have two children.

References

External links

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