Luis Gutiérrez
Luis Vicente Gutiérrez (born December 10, 1953) is an American politician. He was the U.S. Representative for Illinois's 4th congressional district, from 1993 to 2019. From 1986 until his election to Congress, he served as a member of the Chicago City Council representing the 26th ward.
Luis Gutiérrez | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 4th district | |
| In office January 3, 1993 – January 3, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | George Sangmeister |
| Succeeded by | Chuy García |
| Member of the Chicago City Council from Ward 26 | |
| In office May 2, 1986 – December 12, 1992 | |
| Preceded by | Michael Nardulli |
| Succeeded by | Billy Ocasio |
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| Born | Luis Vicente Gutiérrez 10 December 1953 (aged 72) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Soraida Arocho |
| Children | 2 daughters |
| Alma mater | Northeastern Illinois University |
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| Website | House website |
Gutiérrez is a member of the Democratic Party and was part of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. [1] In the 113th Congress, with his 20 years of service, Gutiérrez became, along with Bobby Rush, the longest serving member of the Illinois House delegation.[2][3]
In November 2017, Gutierrez announced that he would retire from Congress at the end of his current term, and not seek re-election in 2018.[4][5]
Luis Gutiérrez Media
Mayor Harold Washington was a key backer of Gutierrez's 1986 bid for 26th ward alderman.
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel assists a constituent apply for US citizenship at Congressman Luis V. Gutierrez's monthly citizenship workshop.
References
- ↑ The Mastery of the Politics of Making the Impossible PossibleLa Voz del Paseo Boricua. Retrieved July 5, 2011.
- ↑ Congressional Record - 113th Congress (2013-2014) - THOMAS (Library of Congress). loc.gov. Retrieved 2021-08-14.
- ↑ Short Biography of Rep. Luis V. Gutierrez (D-IL-4), Updated May 2013Gutierrez.house.gov. Retrieved 2015-05-31.
- ↑ Pearson, Rick; Byrne, John (November 28, 2017). "U.S. Rep. Luis Gutierrez won't run again, wants to rebuild Puerto Rico". ChicagoTribune (Chicago). http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-luis-gutierrez-congress-politics-20171128-story.html. Retrieved November 28, 2017.
- ↑ Korecki, Natasha (November 27, 2017). "Gutierrez won't seek reelection". Politico (Arlington, VA). https://www.politico.com/story/2017/11/27/gutierrez-illinois-house-democrat-261092. Retrieved November 27, 2017.
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