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In a Sept. 20 Facebook post, Rep. Tim Butler (R-Springfield) acknowledged an award from the Illinois Manufacturers Association. For his legislative work, Rep. Tim Butler got a 97% rating from the IMA.

"Every year, the Illinois General Assembly votes on thousands of bills and amendments, many of which have an impact on the manufacturing sector," The Illinois Manufacturers Association said in a post to its Facebook account. "While the global pandemic curtailed much of the spring legislative session in 2020, it showcased the need for a strong and vibrant manufacturing sector in the United States. The IMA’s Manufacturing Scorecard showcases the lawmakers supportive of Illinois’ manufacturing economy and those that vote against job creators. We greatly appreciate those lawmakers who have a strong record of support for the manufacturing sector!"

"Thank you Illinois Manufacturers' Association," Butler said in summation. 

This is not the only industry-related award that Butler has won. In 2019 he was honored by the Association of Illinois Electric Cooperatives and expressed his gratitude. 

 “I cannot truly express how honored I am to receive this award; the same award given to two of my former bosses: Congressman LaHood and Congressman Davis,” he wrote. “The reason I am on the House Public Utilities Committee and the House Energy & Environment Committee is to look out for the interests of those served by our state's tremendous electrical cooperatives ... and to look out for the interest of those served by our state's municipal utilities.”