One of the most rewarding parts of serving in the Illinois Senate is meeting people whose passion inspires others to believe that meaningful change is possible. I truly believe this program will become one of Illinois’ premier recovery models because of the leadership, vision and compassion behind it. Creating stronger communities also means investing in the places where families gather every day. OSLAD funding offers an opportunity not only to rebuild damaged parks, but to make them even better for future generations. Sen. Patrick JoyceD-Essex, 40th State Senate District