Mulligan Joins the House Republican Women's Caucus in Endorsing Daniels for State Party Chairman

October 15, 2001

State Representative Rosemary Mulligan (R-Des Plaines) expressed her unanimity with the rest of the House Republican Women's Caucus today in announcing their strong endorsement of House Republican Leader Lee A. Daniels for Chairman of the Illinois Republican Party. Though unable to attend the announcement in Springfield, Mulligan believes that Daniels possesses all the skills essential to lead the Republican Party to a bright future.

"Lee has always been one to listen to all views on difficult topics and work with legislators to get things done. Under his leadership, House Republicans have passed critical legislation in the areas of early intervention, crime, education, senior concerns, tax relief for working families and many other areas," added Mulligan. "He brings the leadership qualities necessary to lead the Republican Party into the 21st Century."

If elected, Daniels will succeed current Illinois Republican Party Chairman Rich Williamson who will step down to accept an Ambassadorship to the United Nations. Williamson has urged the selection of Daniels as his successor. Members of the Republican Women's Caucus attending today's press conference agreed that Leader Daniels has the vision, the strength and the energy to lead the Illinois Republican Party.

Members of the House Republican Women's Caucus attending today's press conference included: Representatives Anne Zickus (R-Palos Hills), Elizabeth Coulson (R-Glenview), Eileen Lyons (R-LaGrange), Patricia Reid Lindner (R-Sugar Grove), Gwenn Klingler (R-Springfield), Renée Kosel (R-Mokena), Andrea Moore (R-Libertyville), Patti Bellock (R-Westmont), Carolyn Krause (R-Mt. Prospect), Mary Lou Cowlishaw (R-Naperville), Suzie Bassi (R-Palatine) and Rosemary Kurtz (R-Crystal Lake).