Quinn portrait hangs in Illinois Capitol

Posted on May 9, 2017
Pat Quinn portrait
A portrait for former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn was unveiled Monday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Equality Illinois)

By RFD Radio/WFMB

SPRINGFIELD – Former Gov. Pat Quinn was back at the Illinois Statehouse Monday and now his image will hang in the hallways forever.

Monday was the day that Quinn’s official portrait was unveiled and hung in the Hall of Governors. The image shows Quinn standing in an office setting with interactive “found items” surrounding him. Quinn said once heard about idea he ran with it and knew there had to be one item.

‘I would be remiss if I didn’t show the clipboard,” Quinn said. “I’ve been using clipboards in politics and government in Illinois for some time.”

Quinn quoted former President Barack Obama who said during his farewell speech ‘grab a clipboard and get some signatures’ rather than argue with strangers on the internet about politics.

Those items include a photograph of Quinn’s parents wedding day, his brothers and sons. The portrait also includes nods to his professional achievements including advocacy of military families, expanding healthcare coverage and his signing of the Marriage Equality bill.

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