Rezin runs for state representative

09/10/2009 - mywebtimes.com

Morris resident Sue Rezin, a Republican, announced her candidacy for state representative for the 75th District, a position held by state Rep. Careen Gordon, D-Morris.

Rezin recently told supporters Illinois must make significant reforms to protect families from rising taxes and unemployment.

"We can make Illinois great again, but we need a new direction from our state," Rezin said. We need to lower taxes, hold the line on spending and end waste and corruption. Springfield needs to protect our interests, not the special interests."

Rezin intends to use her business experience to implement common-sense measures to balance Illinois" budget and implement measures that create jobs and improve the economy.

"One of my first acts as state representative will be to go through the state budget, line by line, to identify areas of waste and cut them out," said Rezin. "The state of Illinois needs to set realistic and honest priorities in our policies and our budget. Government should be actively seeking ways to cut our taxes, not increase taxes on working people and businesses to pay for continued reckless spending."

Rezin is a wife, mother and business woman who managed the family real estate company the past 15 years. She is a graduate of Augustana College, RockIsland, where she earned a degree in international business and political science with a minor in Hispanic studies.

After working in Chicago as a marketing manager, Rezin and her husband, Dr. Keith Rezin, moved to Morris where they are raising their four children — Nate, Tory, Alexa and Zach. While working at home, Rezin continues to be an active volunteer as a wish grantor for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Northern Illinois for the past 20 years. Additionally, she served on the Nettle Creek School Board, where she also was a volleyball coach for 12 years.

For 13 years, Rezin has been an active board member of the Morris Hospital Foundation. She serves as vice president while chairing the Annual Support Committee and presides on the Executive Committee. For the past seven years, Rezin has been a board member and past vice president for the Community Foundation of Greater Grundy County. Since 2004, Rezin has served on the Sen. Gary Dahl Charity Foundation Board, which financially supports nonprofit agencies in the 38th Senate District. Rezin also serves on the Board of Directors for We Care of Grundy County, whose purpose is to provide temporary food and housing assistance for the working poor.

This past year, Rezin has been actively working on local and state Republican campaigns. She worked on Dahl"s re-election campaign while volunteering her time to fundraise for Republican candidates.

Rezin was recently inducted into the 2009 Illinois Lincoln Series, where she was honored for her philanthropic work and dedication to bettering her community.

The Illinois Lincoln Series of Excellence in Public Service empowers, educates and amplifies the voices of Republican women of leadership in government, business and civic organizations.

Republicans endorsing Rezin include Tom Cross, House Republican leader, John Hanson, Grundy County Republican chairman, Eric Rayman, Kankakee County Republican chairman; and Dick Kavanagh, Will County Republican chairman.

"Sue Rezin has the energy, experience and vision to help move Illinois in a new direction," Cross said in a press release. "Sue will bring a fresh perspective and offer new solutions to the critical issues facing Illinois."