U.S. Representatives Mike Bost (IL-12), Rodney Davis (IL-13), Darin LaHood (IL-18), and Mary Miller (IL-15) issued the following joint statement upon the resignation of longtime Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, who has served in the Illinois House since 1971.
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Kodatt was nominated by Madigan, who finally called it quits after 50 years in the state legislature. We are gathered here this morning because I have resigned as the state representative of the 22nd District of the State of Illinois, Madigan said. While I never imagined having such big shoes to fill, I hope my selection will inspire other young people in the district and across our great state to get involved, Kodatt said. I am ready to bring new ideas and new perspectives to the Southwest Side. I m ready to get to work.
Madigan held more than half of the weighted votes required for selection. He voted for Kodatt after nominating the graduate student, who is likely the least experienced of any of the ten men and women who presented themselves as candidates.
Where many of us saw a career chiefly characterized by the shrewd accumulation and exercise of power, Madigan now asks us to see a life of public service dedicated to improving "the lives of the most vulnerable" and helping "hardworking people build a good life."