Event to highlight contributions of working men & women
The Rock Island County Democratic Central Committee's 47th Annual "Salute to Labor" will feature good food, good family fun and a line-up of elected officials and statewide candidates gathered to honor the contributions of working men and women.
Among those confirmed as attending on Monday, September 1, 2014, at Illiniwek Park in Hampton, include : U.S. Senator Dick Durbin, Lt. Governor & Comptroller candidate Sheila Simon, U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos, Lt. Governor candidate Paul Vallas and State Treasurer candidate, State Senator Mike Frerichs.
Two long-time members of the Quad Cities labor community - Joe Terronez and Marshall Douglas Sr. - will receive special recognition at the Labor Day picnic.
Also in attendance will be leaders from the Quad City Federation of Labor, the Tri-City Building & Construction Trades Council along with Quad City area elected officials including State Sen. Mike Jacobs and State Reps. Pat Verschoore and Mike Smiddy.
"I look forward to joining U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos, other statewide officials and my friends in the Quad Cities to help celebrate and salute the significant contributions working men and women have made, over generations, to the quality of life and the economy of the region," said U.S. Senator Dick Durbin.
Democratic nominee for Lieutenant Governor Paul Vallas echoed Senator Durbin's message. "I am honored to stand alongside our good friends in the Quad Cities to make the case that this campaign is a choice between the government of the many versus the government of the money," said Vallas. "The question at the heart of this campaign has to deal with which party is best equipped to help rebuild the middle class in Illinois and the answer couldn't be more clear."
"We welcome families from throughout the Quad Cities to attend this family-friendly event," said Doug House, Chair of the Rock Island County Democratic Central Committee.
Tickets, which are $10 for adults and $6 for children under 12, will include a tasty chicken dinner and may be purchased at the event. Bounce houses for children will be on the picnic grounds and food and refreshments will be served from 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. The official program of speakers will start at 1:00 p.m. For more information, please call (309) 786-8337.
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