James R. Thompson Professions : Former Governor of Illinois Born : May 8, 1936 Browse All Authors Top 3 quotes by James R. Thompson An important part of what the state does is preserving its history. James R. Thompson states important doe We in Illinois are very fortunate to have a number of historic structures that have added immeasurably to the cultural life of the state, to the tourism industry of the state which by the way is our number one industry. James R. Thompson tourism illinois numbers At Texas A&M you learn first to follow, then to develop and practice your leadership skills, and finally you become someone others want to follow. James R. Thompson texas skills practice Similar Authors Adlai E. Stevenson former-governor-of-illinois George Ryan former-governor-of-illinois Otto Kerner, Jr. former-governor-of-illinois John Peter Altgeld former-governor-of-illinois Jim Edgar former-governor-of-illinois Rod Blagojevich former-governor-of-illinois All Authors
