Sharon G. Markette

Sharon G. Markette (born February 5, 1956) is an American politician.

Born in Montgomery, Alabama, Markette received her bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Chicago State University. She then worked for the Illinois Department of Employment Security. She lived in Chicago, Illinois. [1]

In 1983, Markette was appointed to the Illinois House of Representatives replacing Ozie Hutchins who resigned from the Illinois General Assembly when he was convicted of extortion. Markette served until 1985 and was a Democrat.[2][3]

Notes

  1. ^ Williams, Erma Brooks (2008). Political Empowerment of Illinois' African-American State Lawmakers from 1877 to 2005. University Press of America. ISBN 978-0-7618-4018-3.
  2. ^ 'Illinois Blue Book 1983-1984,' Biographical Sketch of Sharon G. Markette, pg. 68
  3. ^ The History Makers-Sharon G. Markette


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