Mary Flowers | |
|---|---|
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| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office January 9, 1985 | |
| Preceded by | James C. Taylor |
| Constituency | 31st district (1985–1993, 2003–present) 21st district (1993–2003) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 31, 1951 Inverness, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Daniel Coutee
(m. 1991; died 2019) |
| Education | Kennedy-King College University of Illinois, Chicago |
Mary E. Flowers (born July 31, 1951) is a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives. Representative Flowers is the longest serving African-American legislator in Illinois history.[1] She represented the 31st district from January 9, 1985 to January 13, 1993,[2] represented the 21st district from January 13, 1993 to January 8, 2003, and represents the 31st district again since January 8, 2003.[3]
- ^ "Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for HR0012". ilga.gov. Retrieved 2021-02-05.
- ^ Edgar, Jim, ed. (1984). "Biographical Sketch of James C. Taylor". Illinois Blue Book 1983-1984. Springfield, Illinois: Illinois Secretary of State. p. 75.
- ^ "Illinois General Assembly - Representative Biography". ilga.gov. Retrieved 2021-02-05.