Illinois
Retiring Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White honored with gala
CHICAGO (CBS) — Illinois leaders despatched off longtime Secretary of State Jesse White in type Wednesday evening.
State leaders staged a gala to honor White’s a long time of large public service. The dinner was attended by Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Gov. JB Pritzker, and different individuals who have served within the higher echelons of Illinois authorities.
White has served as Illinois Secretary of State since 1999. He’s the longest-serving secretary of state in Illinois historical past.
White is extensively credited with cleansing up the division, making it extra environment friendly, and selling key packages just like the organ donation system.
Earlier than he was elected secretary of state, he’d served as Prepare dinner County Recorder of Deeds, as state consultant, and different elected posts. He additionally performed skilled baseball within the Cubs minor league system.
White additionally fashioned the Jesse White Tumblers in 1959 to assist underprivileged youth in Chicago.
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