Charles A. Hartke
Charles A. Hartke is an American politician who served as Director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture and as a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives.
Biography
Hartke was born May 7, 1944 in Effingham, Illinois. He served in the United States Army from 1966 to 1968, including a tour of duty in Vietnam. He served on the Effingham County Board from 1971-1974, as Effingham County Democratic Central Committee Chairman from 1978-1985 and as president of the Effingham County Pork Producers for a period of time. He was appointed to the Illinois House of Representatives February 11, 1985 to replace Richard H. Brummer, who was appointed to a judgeship.[1] In 1997, Hartke was appointed Assistant Majority Leader. He was an elector pledged to Al Gore during the 2000 presidential election.[2] In 2003, Rod Blagojevich appointed him Director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture. William J. Grunloh was appointed to succeed him. He officially stepped down from the position February 29, 2008.[3][4][5][6]
References
- ^ Manhare, Anthony (February 11, 1985). "Democrats picked with eye on '86". Herald & Review. Decatur, Illinois. Retrieved July 20, 2017.
- ^ "Illinois Certificate of Ascertainment". National Archives and Records Administration. November 7, 2000. Retrieved August 11, 2017.
- ^ "95th General Assembly House Resolution 1046". Springfield, Illinois: Illinois General Assembly. February 29, 2008. Retrieved July 20, 2017.
- ^ "House Journal" (PDF).
- ^ "Representative Charles A. Hartke (D) - Previous General Assembly (93rd)". Springfield, Illinois: Illinois General Assembly. 2003. Retrieved July 20, 2017.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|1=(help) - ^ "93rd General Assembly House Resolution 0311". Springfield, Illinois: Illinois General Assembly. May 13, 2003. Retrieved July 20, 2017.