Chicago – Attorney General Kwame Raoul today issued the
following statement to congratulate Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch
on his election as the 70th speaker of the Illinois House of
Representatives.
“Today 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.”
[Office of the Illinois Attorney
General]

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