[il-talk] News About State Representative Kathy Ryg

[Deborah Kent Stein]

Thanks for passing this on.  Kathy Ryg's departure from the legislature will 
be a loss for us, but she may be a wonderful contact for us in her new 
position.

Debbie


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert Gardner" <rgardner4 at gmail.com>
To: "il-talk" <il-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2009 2:34 PM
Subject: [il-talk] News About State Representative Kathy Ryg


> This came to me through State Rehab Council channels.
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> Bob
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> Representative Kathy Ryg [mailto:kathy at kathyryg.org]
> Sent: Monday, August 17, 2009 1:31 PM
> To: Heyrman, Mark
> Subject: A New Chapter for Rep. Kathy Ryg
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>>From the Desk of State Representative Kathy Ryg.
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> I wish I could speak with you personally to share this news, but I will 
> rely on this communication to convey my excitement over a new chapter in 
> my life.
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> I have been honored and privileged to represent the 59th District and have 
> done my best to work in your best interest.  Your perspective has always 
> guided my decisions.  We have worked together on programs and services 
> that benefit our communities and many of those initiatives have been 
> adopted on a state level.  This work has been very gratifying but in 
> looking forward, I've been presented with a once in a lifetime 
> opportunity.
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> After serious reflection, I have accepted the position of President of 
> Voices for Illinois Children, the highly respected advocacy group that 
> works across professional and ideological boundaries to motivate positive 
> change in the lives of Illinois children and families through informed 
> policy.  Voices' mission is to improve the lives of children of all ages 
> so they grow up healthy, happy, safe, loved, and well educated.  I am 
> thrilled to join Voices' dedicated board, staff, and statewide network of 
> friends and supporters in this effort!
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> You know my passion and energy come from sound policy and advocacy work. 
> My interest has always been to collaborate and build coalitions to achieve 
> common ground in problem-solving the challenges faced by Illinois 
> families.  My work both in Springfield and in my district has had a strong 
> focus on children and families.  I already have enjoyed working closely 
> with Voices to ensure success in giving children a great start through 
> early learning and quality educational opportunities, supporting working 
> parents in making ends meet, and helping children stay healthy - 
> physically and emotionally.
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> That is why service as Voices' President is such a great match for my 
> background and experience, but more importantly for the work to be done. 
> I am energized and enthused to take on this responsibility.  I look 
> forward to continuing to work with those who share an interest in building 
> better lives for children.  That includes all of you!
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> I have enjoyed and do respect the political process, but in working with 
> Voices - a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization - I will now focus on 
> working with policymakers as a resource and without any political agenda. 
> Thus, I am ending my personal involvement in election politics.  More 
> details will follow as my replacement as State Representative is named. 
> My most competent staff including Theresa, Jackie, Sheila, Lindy, and Andy 
> will remain available to meet any constituent needs you have.   I know you 
> join me in expressing appreciation for their commitment and dedication.
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> Please accept my heartfelt thanks for all your consideration and support - 
> it means more than I can put into words!
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> Know that you will always have my very best wishes,
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> Kathy
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