Hillary Clinton Campaign Press Release - Clinton Campaign Launches Chicago-Area Women For Hillary Council

The Clinton campaign announced today the formation of the Chicago-area Women for Hillary Council. The Council is made up of women from across Chicagoland who will be active leaders in speaking to their friends, family and associates about this election, and helping to grow the network of women across America supporting Hillary Clinton's campaign.

This announcement is part of the campaign's week long focus on Women Changing America. During the week, the campaign is highlighting the decisive role women can play in this election, discussing issues important to women, and celebrating the ways that women are changing America everyday.

"In 35 years as an advocate for women, children and families, I know that women can make a powerful difference," Clinton said. "Women are changing America and I am so proud to welcome the Illinois Women for Hillary Council to our campaign. Working together, we will address the issues of concern to women and families, and how we can make the changes America needs."

Members of the Chicago-area Women for Hillary Council will join Hillary for a conference call this week. They are encouraged to be ambassadors for Hillary by reaching out to their networks on Hillary's behalf while also educating and empowering others to make history by making Hillary our 44th President.

Hillary kicks off the week with an appearance on The View and speaks at the Eleanor Roosevelt Legacy Committee's Annual Fall Campaign Luncheon in New York. On Tuesday, she travels to New Hampshire to announce a new policy proposal to help parents balance work and family life. On Wednesday, nearly 1,000 women contributors from 47 states around the country will convene for a women's summit in support of the Clinton campaign – a full-day event that will raise well over $1 million. And on Thursday, Hillary will discuss the importance of health care for women when she participates in the Presidential Candidate Forums organized by the Federation of American Hospitals and Families USA and hosts a conference call with health care professionals from the American Medical Women's Association.

The week's events will underscore why Hillary enjoys such deep support among women voters by emphasizing how her strength and experience make her the candidate best able to deliver change on the issues most important to them.

"I have always admired Hillary for her commitment to solving America's biggest challenges. I know she has the experience to bring about the change we need," said Cook County Commissioner Joan Murphy. "Hillary Clinton will make 2008 the year of the woman!"

The members of the Chicago-area Women for Hillary Council reflect Hillary's vast and diverse supporters, spanning all occupations and communities.

The Chicago-area Women for Hillary Council includes:

• Diane Adams, Chicago
• Terry Adams, Glenview
• Valerie Alexander, Chicago
• Angela Anderson, Chicago
• Thelma Andrews, Chicago
• Helen Applegate, Chicago
• Angela Barnes, Chicago
• Stella Black, Chicago
• Claire Blumenthal, Lincolnwood
• Ann Brandt, Hinsdale
• Janice Brown, Chicago
• Gay Bruhn, Ed.D., Aurora
• Patrice Bugelas Brandt, Winnetka
• Nancy Burden, Kenilworth
• Ivonne Camacho, Aurora
• Aja Cardenas, Chicago
• Marlene Chamberlain, Chicago
• Cristina Cicco Chicago
• Wendy Cohen, Chicago
• Cathleen Costello, Winnetka
• Jan Craven, Palos Heights
• Lynn Cutler, Chicago
• Trudi Davidson, Chicago
• Debbie DeChinistso, Roselle
• Emilia DiMenco, Hinsdale
• Nicole Donohoe, Chicago
• Anita Drobny, Highland Park
• Beth Drost, Arlington Heights
• Cathy Dunlap, Chicago
• Tanya Earley Chicago
• Betsy Ebeling, Arlington Heights
• Karen Egerer, Chicago
• Judy Gadiel, Chicago
• Mary B. Gallagher, Chicago
• Bess Gallanis, Winnetka
• Elena Garcia Ansani, Evanston
• Barbara Gimbel, Glenview
• Robyn Golden, Chicago
• Irasema Gonzalez, Chicago
• Dr. Vicky Gordon, Chicago
• Cara Gray, Chicago
• Jean Latz Griffin, Arlington Heights
• Valentina Halvorsen, Chicago
• Cheryl Harbour, Hinsdale
• Theresa (TJ) Hughes, Chicago
• Nicole Huvelle, Chicago
• Rose-Lynn Jaffe, Skokie
• Shanna Jafri, Chicago
• Marion Johnson, Chicago
• Kenya Joyner, Markham
• Jan Kallish, Chicago
• Carol Kallish, Chicago
• Veronica Khachatryan, Chicago
• Jean Lachowicz, Chicago
• Dr.Sharon Latiker, Chicago
• Jen Levine, Chicago
• Rev. Dr. Jo Ann Long, Flossmoor
• Christine Przybyla Long, Chicago
• Melissa Lopez, Chicago
• Juanita Martinez, Northfield
• Carrie Mcateer-Fournier, Chicago
• Janet Mellenthin, Schaumburg
• Alison Mitchell, Chicago
• Cecelia Mulvey, Chicago Ridge
• Maureen Mulvey, Chicago Ridge
• Maura Mulvey, Oak Lawn
• Catherine Nardi, Chicago
• Mary Nelson, Chicago
• Gabriela Nicolau, Chicago
• Zoa Norman, Chicago
• Alicia Oeser, Chicago
• Judy Osgood, Arlington Heights
• Hannah Podlevsky, Chicago
• Camaro Powers, Oak Park
• Victoria Prado, Chicago
• M.K. Pritzker, Chicago
• Zehra Quadri, Chicago
• Donna Quinn, Palos Hills
• Christine Richman, Chicago
• Shirleen Roberto, Lombard
• Maria Saldana, Chicago
• Milly Santiago, Chicago
• Hope Schultz, Chicago
• Terry Schwartz, Chicago
• Mary Smith, Lansing
• Catherine Smith, Chicago
• Luz Maria Solis, Chicago
• Meryl Sosa, Highland Park
• Mary Beth Sova, Chicago
• Katie Stack, Western Springs
• Monika Starczuk, Chicago
• Jan Starr, Chicago
• Phyllis Tabachnick, Chicago
• Beatrice Tayui, Flossmoor
• Judith Tellerman, Chicago
• Daryl Thomann, Chicago
• Pia Thompson, Glencoe
• Diane Valletta, Evanston
• Megan Vidis, Chicago
• Pilar Washburn, Chicago
• Elaine Weiss, Evanston
• Pamela White, Chicago
• Dawn Wickstrum, Chicago
• Jill Wine Banks, Chicago
• Mary Winkler, Mt. Prospect
• Donna Wolter, Melrose Park
• Amy Zisook, Highland Park
• Stacey Zolt Hara, Chicago
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