[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 187 (Friday, December 2, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H8724]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              CONGRATULATING GREG HARRIS ON HIS RETIREMENT

  (Mr. GARCIA of Illinois asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. GARCIA of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the work 
of Illinois House Majority Leader Greg Harris, who is retiring from 
office at the end of this session after 16 years of dedicated service 
to the north side of Chicago and to our entire city and State.
  Simply put, Majority Leader Harris' tenure in the General Assembly 
has been historic. He spearheaded the effort to legalize same-sex 
marriage in Illinois in 2013, championed healthcare reform, and has 
fought with great success to expand the access to housing in our State.
  Majority Leader Harris is a skilled and compassionate legislator. As 
the first openly gay person in Illinois legislative leadership, he has 
brought a lived experience to his work and has created a more equitable 
city and State.
  I am grateful for all the work Majority Leader Harris has 
accomplished. His work will benefit people in Illinois for generations 
to come. May he enjoy his well-deserved retirement.

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