Personal relationships and represented the Gold Standard for Public Service. That reputation revied from his commonsense approach and mid western upbringing. This past saturday, we laid bob to rest in his hometown of peoria, illinois. Bob was remembered at that time and honored as an American Hero a tremendous public servant, a devoted father, husband, and a friend. Mr. Speaker, the life of this incredible statesman will never be forgotten and the legacy is left hes left behind should serve as a reminder for how we as Public Servants can continue our work moving forward. Again im proud to stand with my colleagues tonight as a successor to congressman michaels seat and to honor our beloved friend, colleague, eader, and mentor. Mr. Speaker, at this time, i now yield to congressman john shimkus of illinois, the dean of our republican delegation, as much time as he may consume. Mr. Shimkus thank you, mr. Speaker. To my colleague and friend, congressman lahood, thank you for having this tim
Personal relationships and represented the Gold Standard for Public Service. That reputation revied from his commonsense approach and mid western upbringing. This past saturday, we laid bob to rest in his hometown of peoria, illinois. Bob was remembered at that time and honored as an American Hero a tremendous public servant, a devoted father, husband, and a friend. Mr. Speaker, the life of this incredible statesman will never be forgotten and the legacy is left hes left behind should serve as a reminder for how we as Public Servants can continue our work moving forward. Again im proud to stand with my colleagues tonight as a successor to congressman michaels seat and to honor our beloved friend, colleague, eader, and mentor. Mr. Speaker, at this time, i now yield to congressman john shimkus of illinois, the dean of our republican delegation, as much time as he may consume. Mr. Shimkus thank you, mr. Speaker. To my colleague and friend, congressman lahood, thank you for having this tim
Former House Speaker Philip Gunn has found a new gig coming off his two-decade career in the legislature. According to a new release, Gunn has joined Balch Policy Advisors, LLC as part of the firm’s Public Policy & Government Relations Practice. An attorney by trade, the former Republican politician will.