ILBC 100th General Assembly Directory ILBC_Directory_2017 | Page 3

Since the first presence of an
African-American in the House of
Representatives in 1876, 157 African
American legislators have been elected to
serve in both the House and Senate.
Table of Contents
A message from Senator Kimberly A. Lightford.....3
Leadership Profiles.............................................................4
Senate Leaders....................................................................8
House Leaders..................................................................10
Member Profiles...............................................................14