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'Barack Obama Day' Is Now an Illinois Holiday
Former President Barack Obama got a special treat for his birthday this year - his very own holiday.
Governor Bruce Rauner signed into law Friday a measure to designate Aug. 4 as "Barack Obama Day" across Illinois.
The newest state holiday will be celebrated each year on the 44th president's birthday, beginning in 2018.
The holiday will be "observed throughout the State as a day set apart to honor the 44th President of the United States of America who began his career serving the People of Illinois in both the Illinois State Senate and the United States Senate, and dedicated his life to protecting the rights of Americans and building bridges across communities," Senate Bill 55 reads.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Rauner
Bruce Rauner
42nd Governor of Illinois
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 12, 2015
Lieutenant Evelyn Sanguinetti
Preceded by Pat Quinn
Personal details
Born Bruce Vincent Rauner
February 18, 1957 (age 60)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Elizabeth Wessel
(1980–1993)
Diana Mendley
Children 6
Residence Executive Mansion
Education Dartmouth College (BA)
Harvard University (MBA)
Signature
Website Official website
'Barack Obama Day' Is Now an Illinois Holiday
Former President Barack Obama got a special treat for his birthday this year - his very own holiday.
Governor Bruce Rauner signed into law Friday a measure to designate Aug. 4 as "Barack Obama Day" across Illinois.
The newest state holiday will be celebrated each year on the 44th president's birthday, beginning in 2018.
The holiday will be "observed throughout the State as a day set apart to honor the 44th President of the United States of America who began his career serving the People of Illinois in both the Illinois State Senate and the United States Senate, and dedicated his life to protecting the rights of Americans and building bridges across communities," Senate Bill 55 reads.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Rauner
Bruce Rauner
42nd Governor of Illinois
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 12, 2015
Lieutenant Evelyn Sanguinetti
Preceded by Pat Quinn
Personal details
Born Bruce Vincent Rauner
February 18, 1957 (age 60)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Elizabeth Wessel
(1980–1993)
Diana Mendley
Children 6
Residence Executive Mansion
Education Dartmouth College (BA)
Harvard University (MBA)
Signature
Website Official website