Pat Quinn: A Legacy of Leadership and Job Creation in Illinois
Pat Quinn served as the 41st Governor of Illinois from January 29, 2009. A member of the Democratic Party, Quinn held various roles including Lieutenant Governor and State Treasurer. His administration focused on significant initiatives like the Anti-Violence Commission and the Illinois Jobs Now! program, which aimed to create over 439,000 jobs, many of them in the green sector. His proactive approach not only aimed to enhance the economy but also emphasized environmental sustainability, leaving a lasting impact on the state's communities and future.
Pat Quinn: A Legacy of Leadership and Job Creation in Illinois
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Governor of Illinois: Pat Quinn By: Adam Patula Population of Illinois: 12,830,632 people
Personal History (Early Life) • Birth • When • Where • Marriage/Children • Children • Marriage • Jobs • Revenue director City of Chicago • Attorney • Education • Georgetown Univ. • Northwestern Univ. School of Law
Political Life • Governor • 41st Gov. of Illinois • Sworn in January 29, 2009 • Democrat • Before Governor • Lieutenant Gov. • State Treasurer • Commissioner of Cook County Board of Tax Appeals
Contribution 1 • Anti-Violence Commission • July 25, 2010 • Make notice of violence in communities • quote
Contribution 2 • Illinois Jobs Now! • July 13, 2009 • 439,000 jobs- six years • Types of jobs created • quote
Lasting Importance • I will always remember Pat Quinn as the great governor of Illinois. He has created so many jobs to enhance the economy, and even more jobs are still being made. Within those jobs, many are “green,” so while he is improving the economy, he is also improving the environment. He is a great man and his memory will always remain with the Illinois citizens, as well as me.
Works Cited • "About the Governor." Web. 29 Mar. 2012. <http://www2.illinois.gov>. • "Illinois Governor Pat Quinn." Web. 29 Mar. 2012. <http://www.nga.org>. • "Pat Quinn, 1948-." Web. 3 Apr. 2012. <http://www.web.ebscohost.com>.