Wyvetter H. Younge

Wyvetter H. Younge (August 23, 1930 – December 26, 2008) was a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 114th District from 1975 until 2008. She served as the Assistant Majority Leader later in her career. Her district included Alorton, Belleville, Brooklyn, Cahokia, Centreville, East St. Louis, Fairview Heights, Mascoutah, Millstadt, O'Fallon, Sauget, Scott Air Force Base, Shiloh, Swansea and Washington Park.

Wyvetter H. Younge
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
from the 114th district
In office
1975 – 2008
Succeeded byEddie Lee Jackson
Personal details
Born(1930-08-23)August 23, 1930
St. Louis, Missouri
DiedDecember 26, 2008(2008-12-26) (aged 78)
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Richard (deceased)
ProfessionAttorney

In the legislature

Her committee assignments included: Committee of the Whole; Housing & Urban Development; Approp-Elementary & Secondary Educ; Local Government; Child Support Enforcement; Revenue; Environmental Health (Vice-Chairperson); Subcommittee on Property Tax. She also was a member of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus.

Background

An attorney with a B.S. from Hampton Institute, a J.D. from Saint Louis University School of Law, and a L.L.M. from Washington University School of Law, Younge was a former Assistant Circuit Attorney for the City of St. Louis. Rep. Younge received "Best Legislator" award from the UAW in 1993. She was married to Richard G. Younge, also an attorney, and they had three children, Ruth (deceased), Torque and Margaret and two step sons Richard Younge Jr and Roland Younge[1]

Death

Younge was hospitalized on December 9, 2008 after suffering from a bleeding artery. She died from surgical complications on December 26, 2008 at age 78 years old.[2] She was replaced by Representative Eddie L. Jackson, also of East St. Louis.

References
  1. "Wyvetter H. Younge". Illinois General Assembly Legislative Information System. Retrieved 2008-05-03.
  2. "Ill. State Rep. Wyvetter Younge dies at 78". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2008-12-27.
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