Thursday, September 13, 2007

 

 

 

 

Justice Anne Burke Endorsed by South Side Leaders

 

Jacksons, Meeks, Miller, Davis, Rogers, Dowell Support Top Judge

 

Illinois Supreme Court Justice Anne M. Burke today received strong endorsement in her bid for a full term from several key political leaders from Chicago’s South Side and south suburbs. Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr., Cook County Board of Review Commissioner Larry Rogers, State Senator James Meeks, State Representatives David Miller and Will Davis, and Chicago Aldermen Sandi Jackson and Pat Dowell all praised Justice Burke for her fairness on the bench and her years of service to children and the disabled. 

 

"I’m a big fan and admirer of Justice Burke.  Her public service career is exemplary.  As a judge, she is wise, fair, and just,” said Congressman Jesse L. Jackson, Jr.

 

Sen. Meeks said: “During her 20 years as a judge, Anne Burke has shown no fear or favor.  She truly believes that we are all equal before the law.  That’s the kind of justice Illinois deserves.”

 

Commissioner Rogers added: “Anne Burke is someone who all of us can be proud of.  Her goals are justice and fairness for everyone.”

 

“From the classroom, to the Special Olympics, to the courtroom, Anne Burke has respected and protected our children and most vulnerable citizens.  Her’s is a lifelong passion for justice,” said 7th Ward Alderwoman Sandi Jackson.

 

State Rep. David Miller of Lynwood said: “Americans demand and deserve an honest judiciary.  With Anne Burke on the Illinois Supreme Court, I am confident that justice will prevail.”

 

Others endorsing Justice Burke include State Rep. Davis of Homewood and 3rd Ward Chicago Alderwoman Pat Dowell.

 

Burke was appointed Illinois Supreme Court Justice on July 6, 2006, replacing retiring Justice Mary Ann McMorrow.  She is running for a full term in the First District (Cook County) in the Feb. 5th, 2008 primary.  Last week, she was endorsed by the Cook County Democratic Party.