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“RECOGNIZING STATE REPRESENTATIVE DON MOFFITT FOR HIS SERVICE TO ILLINOIS” mentioning the U.S. Dept of Agriculture was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E77 on Jan. 23, 2017.
The Department is primarily focused on food nutrition, with assistance programs making up 80 percent of its budget. Downsizing the Federal Government, a project aimed at lowering taxes and boosting federal efficiency, said the Department implements too many regulations and restrictions and impedes the economy.
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RECOGNIZING STATE REPRESENTATIVE DON MOFFITT FOR HIS SERVICE TO
ILLINOIS
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HON. CHERI BUSTOS
of illinois
in the house of representatives
Monday, January 23, 2017
Mrs. BUSTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize State Representative Don Moffitt, who retired from the Illinois House of Representatives after finishing out his final term in office. Mr. Moffitt has led a life dedicated to public service, honorably serving in various levels of government for more than four decades.
Mr. Moffitt began his career in public service as an Alderman in the City of Oneida, Illinois, the city he soon became the Mayor of. Mr. Moffitt continued to serve his community through his time as the Knox County Board Chairman, and Knox County Treasurer from 1984 to 1993. Mr. Moffitt became a member of the Illinois State Legislature representing the 74th District in Illinois in 1993, where he has served more than 20 years as a State Representative.
Mr. Moffitt has dedicated his time in public office to strengthening our region by always placing the safety and well-being of our communities first, and serving as a strong advocate for rural communities in the State Legislature. I was pleased to learn he will continue being an advocate for our rural economy in a new position as the Assistant Director at the Illinois Department of Agriculture.
Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank Mr. Moffitt for his commitment to public service, and for all that he has done to strengthen our region. I congratulate him again on his retirement from the State Legislature and wish him well at the Illinois Department of Agriculture.
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