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PAT QUINN GOVERNOR OF ILLINOISPopulation: 12,830,632
PERSONAL HISTORY EARLY LIFE
Governor Birth Born in Education Family
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
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
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
LASTING IMPORTANCE
He served the people of Illinois for more than 30 years as both a citizen and public official.
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>.