[OCT. 18, 2003]
CHICAGO -- On Friday, Gov.
Rod R. Blagojevich accepted John Coli's request to withdraw his
nomination to the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority board of
directors.
Coli contacted the governor late Friday afternoon with this message:
"I am withdrawing my name for
consideration to the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority board of
directors. I deeply respect and fully support the administration and
the important changes that it is committed to bringing to the
tollway. I do not wish to have my appointment overshadow this
effort."
"I value
John and accept his decision. Today, I am withdrawing his nomination
to the Toll Highway Authority board," said Blagojevich.
[News release]
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