Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Durbin Talks About His Daughter's Death



Senator Dick Durbin briefly discussed his daughter's recent death after a Veteran's Day event at Camp Butler National Cemetery outside of Springfield.
"It's a reminder that politics has its limits," Durbin said somberly. "Life goes on, life and death, and ... your family is the most important thing."
Christine Durbin, 40, died Nov. 1 from complications related to a congenital heart condition.

Democrat Elected Officials

  • Effingham County Board Distric G-Doug McCain
  • Effingham County Treasurer - Steve Dasenbrock
  • Effingham County Board District C - Karen Luchtefeld

Effingham County Democrats Officers

  • Chairman - Audrey Griffith
  • First Vice Chairman - Dan Niebrugge
  • Second Vice Chairman - Allen Wente
  • Secretary - James Hammer
  • Treasurer - Shirley McEvers