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State Representative Renée Kosel (R-New Lenox) serves as a member of the Illinois House Republican Leadership Team. Representative Kosel was elected by her fellow caucus members to serve in this position twice.

"I am honored by the confidence shown in me by my House Republican colleagues. For the families I represent, this means that I can provide them with an even stronger voice at the table on issues which are important to our local communities," Kosel said.

Under new House Republican Caucus Rules instituted by Leader Tom Cross (R-Oswego) and authored by Renée, only half of the House Republican Leadership Team is appointed while the other half is elected by the entire caucus membership.

Kosel was first elected to the Illinois House in 1996. She currently serves as a member of the Elementary and Secondary Education Committee, Registration and Regulation Committee, Transportation & Motor Vehicles Committee, International Trade and Commerce Committee, DCFS Oversight Committee, Housing and Urban Development Committee, and Least Cost Power Procurement Committee on which she serves as minority spokesperson.

Sponsored the nation's toughest ethics law for public officials and government employees
Fought the Blagojevich Plan to raid our pension system of more than $1 billion
Led the effort to repeal onerous business fees and taxes
Delivered critical funds for Route 30 improvements and state roads throughout our area and also was a leader in making the I-355 extension a reality
Secured millions in additional funds for our local schools and limited adminstrators end of career raises
Protected seniors' prescription drug relief options and benefits

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National Legislators Organization chooses Rep. Renée Kosel as Legislator of the Year

American Legislative Exchange Council announced at their 35th annual meeting that Representative Renée Kosel had been chosen as Legislator of the Year in recognition of her extraordinary accomplishment in advancing the Jeffersonian principles of individual liberty, limited government, federalism and free enterprise.

Jim Brandau, Brandau Farms and President of the Cook County Farm Bureau Board presented Representative Kosel with the Illinois Farm Bureau 2008 Activator "Friend of Agriculture" Award.

The Illinois Chamber of Commerce has recognized Representative Kosel as “Champion of Free Enterprise”. The award, presented to Representative Kosel by the President of the Frankfort Chamber at a recent event, is given to Illinois Legislators who have demonstrated a commitment to job providers and legislative initiatives that foster job growth and a healthy business climate in Illinois. More...

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