Giuliani Campaign Press Release - Illinois GOP County Chairmen Endorse Rudy Giuliani for President

The Rudy Giuliani Presidential Committee announced today that 19 Illinois county chairmen and chairwomen will help lead the campaign's statewide organization. These Republican leaders join a growing Team Rudy in Illinois and follow on the heels of Illinois State Senators and State Representatives signing aboard.

"I look forward to working with these highly respected Republican leaders in Illinois to support and communicate Mayor Giuliani's optimistic message for the future," said House Republican Leader Tom Cross.

ILLINOIS GOP COUNTY CHAIRMEN SUPPORTING RUDY GIULIANI

Cass County

Hon. Jack Hamilton, Chairman

Champaign County

Hon. Jason Barickman, Chairman

DeWitt County

Hon. Joe Alexander, Chairman

Fulton County

Hon. Judy Dudek, Chairwoman

Jefferson County

Hon. Richard Stubblefield, Chairman

Jo Daviess County

Hon. Roger Marquardt, Chairman

Kankakee County

Hon. Darrell Smith, Chairman

Kendall County

Hon. Dallas Ingemunson, Chairman

Lake Countybr> Hon. Daniel Venturi, Chairman

Livingston County

Hon. Robert Foltz, Chairman

Macon County

Hon. James A. Gresham, Chairman

McHenry County

Hon. William W. LeFew, Chairman

Peoria County

Hon. Rudy Lewis, Chairman

Rock Island County

Hon. Susan Carpentier, Chairwoman

Sangamon County

Hon. Tony Libri, Chairman

Stephenson County

Hon. Brian W. Stewart, Chairman

Tazewell County

Hon. Demetra K. DeMonte, Chairwoman

Will County

Hon. Jack Partelow, Chairman

Williamson County

Hon. Robert L. "Dog" Connell, Chairman

ILLINOIS STATE LEADERS SUPPORTING RUDY GIULIANI

State Senator Christine Radogno: Christine Radogno has served in the Illinois Senate since 1997.

Deputy Republican House Leader Bill Black: Deputy Republican Leader Black has served as State Representative of the 104th District since 1986.

Assistant Republican House Leader Mark Beaubien: Elected to the legislature in 1996, Representative Beaubien serves as the Republican point person in the state budget negotiations.

Assistant Republican House Leader Patricia Linder: Patricia Linder has served in the General Assembly as Representative of the 50th District since 1993.

Assistant Republican House Leader Dave Winters: Representative Dave Winters has been a member of the General Assembly since 1995.

State Representative Suzie Bassi: Representative Bassi has served in the General Assembly as Representative of the 54th District since 1999.

State Representative Franco Coladipietro: Representative Coladipietro is currently serving his first term as Representative of the 45th District.

State Representative Roger Eddy: Roger Eddy serves in the General Assembly as the State Representative of the 109th District since 2003.

State Representative Bill Mitchell: Bill Mitchell has served in the General Assembly since 1999. Prior to joining the General Assembly, Rep. Mitchell served as the Republican County Chairman of Macon County and former Decatur City Council Member.

State Representative Ruth Munson: Ruth Munson is serving her third term in the General Assembly as the State Representative of the 43rd District.

State Representative Dennis Reboletti: Dennis Reboletti is serving his first-term in the Illinois General Assembly representing the 46th District.

State Representative Angelo "Skip" Saviano: Skip Saviano has served in the General Assembly since 1993 as the State Representative of the 77th District.

State Representative Aaron Schock: Aaron Schock of Peoria is currently the State Representative for the 92nd District in Illinois At age 23, Aaron Schock is both the youngest school board president in history and the youngest member of the Illinois Legislature.

State Representative Ed Sullivan: Ed Sullivan is currently serving his second term as State Representative of the 51st District.

State Representative Mike Tryon: Mike Tryon is serving his second term in the General Assembly as Representative of the 64th District.