Representative Emanuel Chris Welch Elected Speaker of the House
Representative Emanuel Chris Welch Elected Speaker of the House

Dear Neighbor,

This week, as I prepared to take the oath of office for my fifth term as a state representative and fought to pass several measures to advance justice and equality for all, I was chosen by my Democratic colleagues to serve as our nominee for Speaker of the House. On Wednesday afternoon, I was elected as the Speaker by the full House of Representatives for the 102nd General Assembly. I am grateful to have the privilege of representing you in Springfield and I am honored that my colleagues have trusted me to lead the work of the House of Representatives.

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Andrea Garcia
Representative Emanuel Chris Welch Statement on Speaker of the House
Representative Emanuel Chris Welch Statement on Speaker of the House

I am honored to be called upon my colleagues from the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus to put my name in for consideration. This historic moment in Illinois and across the country calls for new representation and unity of democratic beliefs. I want to thank Speaker Madigan for his leadership - it has been a challenging year for us all but I am grateful for his commitment to serving the public.

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Andrea Garcia