Wednesday, January 13, 2021
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois State Comptroller Susana A. Mendoza issued the following statement congratulating Emanuel 'Chris' Welch, who was elected Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives today:
“Congratulations, Speaker Emanuel ‘Chris’ Welch, on your historic election as the first African-American Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives. I have appreciated your help on legislation over the years and I look forward to working with you to move Illinois ahead.”
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