Chesney awarded Humane Legislator Award
FREEPORT State Rep. Andrew Chesney, R-Freeport, was recently awarded the 2020 Humane Legislator Award by the Humane Society of the U.S.
The Legislator of the Year Award is given to the General Assembly member who best advocates for the well-being of animals. Chesney was given the award for his efforts supporting and passing companion animal welfare bills, including legislation to ban cosmetics testing on animals, co-sponsoring legislation across the aisle to prevent animal cruelty to pets and sponsoring and passing legislation in the Illinois House to ban pet store sales of puppies and kittens.
The Humane Society of the U.S. is the nation’s largest animal protection organization. It provides hands-on care and services to more than 100,000 animals each year.