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* This guy is really gonna be missed…
Republican state Rep. Mike Tryon announced that he will not seek re-election next year, ending a 12-year run representing McHenry County in the General Assembly.
Tryon, of Crystal Lake, cited his belief in term limits as the primary reason for stepping down, as well as a desire to spend more time with his family. He said it would be “disingenuous” of him as a Republican to support term limits – a cornerstone of new Gov. Bruce Rauner’s proposed agenda – yet serve beyond 12 years in Springfield.
“I’ve always supported a 12-year term limit, and I think there’s some commitment to that policy if you really are a supporter of it. I’ll be 61 at the end of this term, I own two businesses, I have my first grandchild on the way, and it’s time for me to focus on that. I’ll have no shortage of things to do,” Tryon said.
* Here he is on the left, playing with the Boat Drink Caucus…
* The Question: Caption?
posted by Rich Miller
Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 2:48 pm
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“It’s time for me to fly.”
Comment by Jake From Elwood Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 2:52 pm
“A, G, F sharp, G…”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 2:53 pm
Somehow, I believe the Drink Boat Caucus will live on. Will their be a talent hunt in Springfield?
Comment by Allen Skillicorn Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 2:54 pm
“I’m comin’ home I’ve done my time…”
Comment by A guy Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 2:55 pm
Playing his guitar as loud as his shirt.
Comment by 47th Ward Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 2:57 pm
“Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge. Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge. Every…”
Comment by Rich Miller Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 2:59 pm
I know this is not a caption, but this is sad… he’ll definitely be missed.
Both Tryon and Sen. Sullivan will be missed in Springfield. And its scary to think about who will replace Tryon.
Comment by AlabamaShake Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 3:00 pm
Rep. Mike Tryon with the Boat Drink Caucus singing the Budget Blues. Another rep is flying the coop. Best wishes on your retirement.
Comment by Mama Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 3:01 pm
“Wait, are we playing ‘Werewolves of London’ or ‘Sweet Home Alabama’? I always get those two songs confused.”
Comment by Rich Miller Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 3:02 pm
It’s good to see someone who practices what he preaches, in this case about the desirability of term limits. I wonder how many of his colleagues who are now for term limits will follow Mike’s example?
Comment by nona Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 3:03 pm
“If Chad tells that story again about how we got backstage at Phases of the Moon I’m gonna scream.”
Comment by Rich Miller Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 3:04 pm
A solid well informed, thoughtful, and independent conservative lawmaker who could get things done. His district should be fearful of a hand picked ultra conservative (Proft, Uhlein, Rauner) type mouthpiece…
Comment by Just saying... Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 3:07 pm
“Who the heck took off my ‘cheat’ stickers!”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 3:09 pm
Becoming a rock star has to be easier than trying to explain what’s going on as a member of this HGOP.
Comment by hot chocolate Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 3:09 pm
“I can’t watch him sing this part again…”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 3:09 pm
“I just shot six holes in this budget
Somebody sound the alarm!”
Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 3:10 pm
” It must have been the whine.”
Comment by The Colossus of Roads Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 3:11 pm
“Did I leave the lights on at home… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 3:11 pm
Wonderful guy. Another loss for those hoping for bipartisan solutions.
Comment by walker Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 3:12 pm
“When am I going to tell them I’m going solo… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 3:12 pm
“That’s right, folks, Mikey’s leavin’ the band. We’ll be having open tryouts next week in my parent’s garage.”
Comment by The Muse Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 3:12 pm
“Hmm. Getting a little thin on top. Maybe I should try a hat. Works for Hays.”
Comment by Rich Miller Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 3:14 pm
“I’m not the ‘Pete Best’, I’m not the ‘Pete Best’, I belong here… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 3:15 pm
But If I ever leave here
I hope never to return
And if I get that van back
Man, the road I’m gonna burn
Comment by Rich Miller Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 3:16 pm
DPI response to this announcement?? I’m betting on the high road or no response necessary.
Comment by nadia Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 3:17 pm
“If I told them once I told them a hundred times: put ‘Mike Tryon’ first, and ‘Puppet Show’ last.”
Comment by Dirty Red Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 3:18 pm
Dr. Rockzo would be proud.
Comment by LBJ Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 3:27 pm
He’s breaking up the band and going solo.
Comment by Michelle Flaherty Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 3:27 pm
I GOT BLISTERS ON ME FINGERS!!!
Comment by Rich Miller Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 3:28 pm
“Maybe I am playing with the wrong hand…”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 3:33 pm
Clapton and Buffet work the crowd. No?
Comment by zatoichi Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 3:34 pm
“Zzzzzzzzzzz…. What? What? I’m awake. Keep playing.”
Comment by Rich Miller Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 3:43 pm
“Thank you! Now here’s Wonderwall…”
Comment by Dirty Red Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 3:47 pm
“Just keep playing, Jake and Elwood are making a break for it”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 3:49 pm
“If I just don’t look up, the drunk in the front will stop yelling ‘Free Bird’… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 3:50 pm
how ironic that the day the Daily Herald announces that Skillicorn might run against Tryon, Tryon says he’s not runnng again. I really hope it’s because of what he says and not that he’s afraid of that joke Skillicorn. Hopefully McHenry Co will start looking for a replacement and give Alan a challenge.
Comment by Concerned Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 3:52 pm
===how ironic that the day the Daily Herald announces===
I’ve known about this retirement for a few weeks at least. I respected his right to announce it on his own because I like the guy so much.
Comment by Rich Miller Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 3:54 pm
…Now, please get back to the caption contest.
Comment by Rich Miller Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 3:55 pm
Grandpa’s can’t wear blue jeans!
Comment by Duke of earl Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 4:03 pm
So happy for him, so sad for Springfield. A truly nice, smart, normal person here for all the right reasons.
Comment by anonymous Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 4:25 pm
=== A truly nice, smart, normal===
You had me until that last word.
lol
Actually, you’re right. He is just a guy. That’s one reason why I like him so much. He’s just so unassuming.
Comment by Rich Miller Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 4:27 pm
Playing lead and leading by example
Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 4:27 pm
My index finger goes on that string, my middle finger goes on this string, my ring finger goes there. Now strum
Comment by Huh? Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 4:28 pm
Class act another one of the best of the best,wish him all the best the man always lived by his convictions and beliefs.
“Sail on Sailor”
Comment by Islandmon Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 4:37 pm
Appearing live noon Tuesday.
Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 4:42 pm
Yea the new guy wants to play French horn?
Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 4:48 pm
One of the good ones.
Comment by Keyser Soze Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 4:55 pm
All the best to you, Rep. Tyron, you will be missed. I hope you keep on playing for a long, long time.
OW
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 5:17 pm
“Not only do I get to play in this awesome band and wear this ugly shirt, but now I also get to vote for a tax increase!”
Comment by AlabamaShake Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 5:20 pm
Another good moderate republican. Bad for Illinois.
Comment by Man Club Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 5:31 pm
For some reason, Alice Cooper popped into my head. The obvious choice would be the song “Elected”, but since he is observing the spirit of term limits, a few lyrics of “The Ballad of Dwight Fry” would be more appropriate.
I was gone for all those days
But I was not all alone
I made friends with a lot of people
In the danger zone
followed by repeated cries of
Ya gotta let me out of here
Let me outta here
I gotta get outta here
I gotta get outta here
Comment by Six Degrees of Separation Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 5:40 pm
I wonder if the Governor or any member of his entourage will be releasin a statement takin credit for scarin away another reasonable member of the General Assembly? Have a great day!:^)
Comment by 13thone Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 5:51 pm
Cashin the check
Comment by Anonin' Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 6:13 pm
Louie Louie…yep that’s the entire repertoire…wait, what’s that last chord again?
Comment by Commonsense in Illinois Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 6:36 pm
Long may you run.
Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 8:33 pm
That contradiction never bothered Bill Brady.
In any case, although I don’t agree with term limits, it is great to see somebody who advocates for them applying them to himself. That takes guts. Very impressive.
Comment by Gooner Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 8:55 pm
Rock on!
Comment by Amalia Wednesday, Jun 24, 15 @ 9:17 pm