P AT Q UINN G OVERNOR O F I LLINOIS Population: 12,830,632

PAT QUINN GOVERNOR OF ILLINOISPopulation: 12,830,632

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PERSONAL HISTORY EARLY LIFE

Governor Birth Born in Education Family

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POLITICAL LIFE

Political Party: Democrat 1982: Commissioner, Cook County Board of

Tax Appeals 1991-1995: Illinois State Treasurer 2002-2009: Lieutenant Governor January 29th, 2009: Assumed Office of

Governor 2009-present: Governor of Illinois

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CONTRIBUTION TO AMERICAN WAY OF LIFE

Contribution #1: Passed Illinois Jobs Now! State’s 1st capital plan in over 10 years Creating more than 439,000 jobs in over 6

years Nations largest infrastructure improvement

program

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CONTRIBUTION TO AMERICAN WAY OF LIFE

Contribution #2: May 9th, 2011. Comprehensive Energy Plan.

Stabilize energy bills/create many jobs Encourages investment in reliable energy. Ensures that 25% of Illinois’ energy comes

from renewable resources by 2025

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LASTING IMPORTANCE

He served the people of Illinois for more than 30 years as both a citizen and public official.

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WORKS CITED

"Governor Pat Quinn." - The Voter's Self Defense System. Web. 29 Mar. 2012. <http://www.votesmart.org>.

"Governor Quinn Unvails Comprehensive Energy Plan." Web. 29 Mar. 2012. <http://www.illinois.gov>.

"Illinois Governor Pat Quinn." Web. 29 Mar. 2012. <http://www.nga.org>.

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