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Governor JB Pritzker issued the following statement following
former Speaker Madigan’s retirement.
“When you dedicate your career to public service, it’s your
loved ones who make the biggest sacrifices – whether it’s
because you’re away from home, working long hours or spending
time with constituents,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “Michael J.
Madigan and his family dedicated countless hours to serving
Illinois families, particularly during the Rauner years, when he
served as the bulwark against constant cruelty to the most
vulnerable.
Over his decades in office, he shepherded through some of the
most consequential changes to our state: bringing about the
legalization of gay marriage, fighting on the frontlines for
workers’ rights, raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour,
expanding access to voting and protecting women’s reproductive
rights. The people of Illinois have much to be grateful for
thanks to his dedicated public service, and the many sacrifices
he and his family made to make a difference in our lives. I know
how dearly he loves his wife Shirley, their children and
grandchildren, and I hope that in this next chapter, his family
can begin to make up for lost time.”
[Office of the Governor JB Pritzker]
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