Jacksonville, IL (January 24, 2011) In recognition of his outstanding leadership skills and ability, State Representative Jim Watson (R-Jacksonville) has been chosen to serve on the Illinois House Republican Caucus Leadership Team as the Caucus Chairman.
"It is an honor to serve as State Representative of the 97th District and now to be chosen to serve as a member of the House Republican Caucus Leadership Team," Watson said. "This new leadership role gives me, and those I represent a stronger voice in Springfield. I look forward to working with other caucus leaders to develop an agenda that reflects what is best for the people of Illinois and our state."
Rep. Watson has served as State Representative of the 97th District since December 2001. His legislative district covers all or portions of seven counties, including Calhoun, Greene, Jersey, Madison, Macoupin, Morgan, and Pike counties. He is a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp. Watson served a tour in Operation Desert Storm, and more recently Operation Iraqi Freedom, where he assisted the Iraqi people during their transition to a representative form of government.
"Not only is Jim Watson a hardworking legislator, who is well-respected by his peers, but he cares deeply about the direction our state is headed. Jim knows how to unite people and understands that it will take a bipartisan effort to fix our state's fiscal problems and get people back to work. I am proud he will be serving on our leadership team," said House Republican Leader Tom Cross (R-Oswego).
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