Last Sunday, July 15, Gov. Bill Richardson was in Chicago to address the convention of the American Association for Justice. Following his speech, Gov. Richardson joined me, new committee Chair Omar Lopez, and about 20 Latino community leaders, to announce the formation of a new committee, Illinois Latinos for Bill Richardson -- Latinos Illinois para Bill Richardson.

Here's a photo of the announcement:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/vouchey/846313716/

We are tremendously excited about the Committee, and the continuing growth Gov. Richardson has in Illinois. The founding members of the Committee are:

Mike Fourcher, Chair, Illinois for Richardson
Omar N. Lopez , Chair, Illinois Latinos for Richardson, Director -CALOR, Community Organization
Carlos Arango, ED Casa Aztlán Organization
Roberto Armendariz, Soccer Promoter
Roberto Garza, Businessman
Guillermo Gomez, Mexica Political Organization
José Gutiérrrez, Owner Paleterias Poncho
Deborah Lopez, Political Consultant -Strategic Alliance International
Efraim López-Zacarías, Owner - DeportivoUSA/Voces Migrantes
Obed López-Zacarías, Citizens Health Organization
Juan A. Mora, Opinion leader/Columnist
Cuahutemoc Morfín, Community leader and former candidate for alderman
Jorge Mújica, Syndicated Columnist
Frank Navarro, United Soccer Association
Pedro Ochoa, President - Liga Mexicana de Futbol
Art Perez, Community activist
Carlos Pérez, Editor - Mayan Calendar News
Roberto Ramirez, CEO Universal Purpose Group
Angel S. del Rivero, Business Agent - Operating Engineers - Local 150
Raul Sandoval, World Youth Soccer League