Illinois Attorney General issued the following announcement on Jan. 13.
Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following statement to congratulate Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch on his election as the 70th speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives.
“There is a historic day, as Rep. Chris Welch was elected to serve as the 70th speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives. Speaker Welch has been a dedicated advocate for his constituents, and I know Speaker Welch will continue to serve the people of Illinois with diligence.
“Members of the Illinois House of Representatives have passed the baton to a new generation of leadership, and I look forward to our work together to enact policies and reforms that protect and benefit all Illinois residents.”
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