Springfield– Illinois Senate Minority Leader Sen.
Christine Radogno (R-Lemont) has appointed two Senators to new leadership
positions. Current Republican Whip Senator Tim Bivins (R-Dixon) has been named
Assistant Senate Republican Leader and Senator Sue Rezin (R-Morris) has been
appointed Republican Whip.
“Both Senators Bivins and Rezin have been leaders in our
caucus since they were sworn in,” said Sen. Radogno. “As Republican Whip,
Senator Bivins’ insight has proven invaluable to me and our Caucus. I look
forward to continue building on that experience. Senator Rezin brings tremendous
energy, fresh ideas and forward-thinking to her new role. Together our focus
remains on building a bigger and stronger Caucus while working to improve
Illinois for all its citizens.”
The Senate Republican Leadership team works hand-in-hand with
Leader Radogno to develop strategy and an agenda on issues of importance to
families in Illinois.
“Serving on the leadership team has given me, and the
citizens of northwest Illinois, a better opportunity to guide the course of
legislation and issues that affect us all on a daily basis,” Bivins said. “My
new role as Assistant Senate Republican Leader will allow me to play an even
stronger role in strategy and policy discussions as decisions are made about the
future of our state.”
“I am truly thrilled to take on this new role to help lead
our caucus, and I thank Senator Radogno for the opportunity,” said Senator
Rezin. “I believe our team can and will make an immediate and positive impact on
this state for all of its residents.”
Senator Bivins has served in the Illinois Senate since 2008.
He has 32 years of experience in law enforcement, including 20 as Lee County
Sheriff. A number of bills sponsored by Senator
Bivins – covering ethics, local schools, law enforcement, protecting consumers
from identity theft, and safe disposal of household hazardous wastes – have been
passed by lawmakers. The 45th District Senator also finished all seven of his
fiscal years with money to spare in his legislative account – which he returned
to the state’s coffers.
Senator Rezin has served in the
Senate since 2008. She has put her years of business experience to work in the
General Assembly, fighting to improve the economy and working to reduce
unemployment in Illinois. Inside her district, she has championed local causes,
including leading the effort to improve flood prevention efforts to protect
residents’ homes and businesses.
The position of Assistant Leader was recently vacated by
outgoing Senator Kirk Dillard (R-Hinsdale), who left to become chairman of the
Regional Transportation Authority.
“Senator Dillard’s years of dedication to the Senate and his
contributions to public service have made an immeasurable difference for the
citizens of this state and our caucus,” said Sen. Radogno. “I will miss working
with Kirk on a daily basis, but I am excited about our new leadership team and
look forward to what we can accomplish together.”
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