February 23, 2007

Senator Harmon News:

HARMON REAPPOINTED CHAIRMAN
OF SENATE REVENUE COMMITTEE


Springfield, IL - State Senator Don Harmon (D- Oak Park) has been
reappointed as Chairman of the Illinois Senate Revenue Committee.  As Chairman, Harmon will continue to lead the committee as members debate important proposals regarding the state's revenue policy and tax matters. 

"I am honored that President Jones has continued to place confidence in me and my abilities.  As a committee, we will be placed in difficult
situations as the result of  Illinois' economic straits.  We must be
prepared to make tough decisions that will affect every tax payer.  I
look forward to working diligently with my colleagues in the coming
months on issues that will have a lasting impact." 

In addition to serving as Chairman of the Senate Revenue Committee,
Harmon will serve as Vice Chairman of the Judiciary Committee on Civil Law and a member on Environment and Energy Committee and the Judiciary Committee on Criminal Law.