Illinois House Speaker and Proviso Township Democratic Committeeman Emanuel ‘Chris’ Welch released the following statement today regarding Congressman Davis’ Retirement and State Central Committee opening:
WESTCHESTER, Ill. — Illinois House Speaker and Proviso Township Democratic Committeeman Emanuel ‘Chris’ Welch released the following statement today regarding Congressman Davis’ Retirement and State Central Committee opening
Congressman Danny K. Davis has served as a role model and mentor to many of us for decades. Whether as an Alderman for the City of Chicago, Commissioner for the Cook County Board or a United States Congressman, he has always fought for the little guy and made sure folks had a second chance. I’m thankful for his leadership, counsel, and guidance in my role as Speaker. We value Congressman Danny Davis’ service as a strong voice for working people and diverse communities in Washington and within our Democratic Party of Illinois as a member of the State Central Committee. Those are the same values that have been central to my work as Speaker of the House in Springfield and as the Committeeman of the Democratic Party of Proviso where I’ve worked to bring people together, to increase participation, and to elect strong Democrats up and down the ballot who will fight for us.
Congressman Davis’ work on behalf of Illinois Democrats must continue. The new challenges we face demand strong leadership, winning coalitions, and the will to fight to make people’s lives a little easier. It’s my intention to do just that, by seeking to serve as Democratic State Central Committeeman for the 7th District.
Today Welch has announced State Central Committee endorsements from: Congressman Davis, Democratic Party of Illinois Chair Lisa Hernandez, and Democratic leaders Alderman Walter Burnett, Former Committeeman Darlena Williams Burnett, State Representative Jawaharial ‘Omar’ Williams, Alderwoman Emma Mitts, State Representative Kam Buckner, State Representative La Shawn Ford, Dan Hynes, Mayor Andre Harvey, Mayor Joe Tamburino, Mayor Katrina Thompson, and Mayor Nathaniel Booker.