STATE OF ILLINOIS
HOUSE JOURNAL
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY
72ND LEGISLATIVE DAY
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2001
1:00 O'CLOCK P.M.
NO. 72
[November 13, 2001] 2 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Daily Journal Index 72nd Legislative Day Action Page(s) Adjournment........................................ 56 Change of Sponsorship.............................. 8 Committee on Rules Referrals....................... 5 Introduction and First Reading - HB3668-3669....... 8 Pension Impact Notes Supplied...................... 7 Quorum Roll Call................................... 4 Temporary Committee Assignments.................... 4 Bill Number Legislative Action Page(s) HB 0198 Motion Submitted................................... 5 HB 0279 Committee Report................................... 5 HB 0445 Amendatory Veto.................................... 53 HB 0445 Committee Report................................... 5 HB 0445 Motion Submitted................................... 6 HB 0549 Committee Report................................... 5 HB 1011 Motion Submitted................................... 7 HB 1356 Amendatory Veto.................................... 53 HB 1356 Committee Report................................... 5 HB 1356 Motion Submitted................................... 6 HB 1696 Motion Submitted................................... 7 HB 1812 Motion Submitted................................... 5 HB 2207 Senate Message - Conference Committee Appointed.... 8 HB 2412 Amendatory Veto.................................... 53 HB 2412 Amendatory Veto.................................... 55 HB 2412 Committee Report................................... 5 HB 2412 Motion............................................. 55 HB 2412 Motion Submitted................................... 5 HB 2412 Motion Submitted................................... 6 HB 2528 Amendatory Veto.................................... 54 HB 2528 Committee Report................................... 5 HB 2528 Motion Submitted................................... 7 HB 2691 Committee Report................................... 5 HB 3078 Motion Submitted................................... 6 HB 3172 Amendatory Veto.................................... 54 HB 3172 Committee Report................................... 5 HB 3172 Motion Submitted................................... 7 HB 3247 Senate Message - Conference Committee Appointed.... 8 HB 3247 Senate Message - Conference Committee Appointed.... 8 HB 3377 Motion Submitted................................... 6 HJR 0049 Resolution......................................... 51 HJR 0052 Resolution......................................... 52 HR 0438 Agreed Resolution.................................. 9 HR 0439 Agreed Resolution.................................. 9 HR 0440 Agreed Resolution.................................. 10 HR 0441 Agreed Resolution.................................. 11 HR 0442 Agreed Resolution.................................. 11 HR 0443 Agreed Resolution.................................. 12 HR 0444 Agreed Resolution.................................. 12 HR 0445 Agreed Resolution.................................. 13 HR 0446 Agreed Resolution.................................. 14 HR 0447 Agreed Resolution.................................. 15 HR 0448 Agreed Resolution.................................. 15 HR 0449 Agreed Resolution.................................. 16 HR 0451 Agreed Resolution.................................. 17 HR 0452 Agreed Resolution.................................. 17 HR 0453 Agreed Resolution.................................. 18
3 [November 13, 2001] Bill Number Legislative Action Page(s) HR 0454 Agreed Resolution.................................. 19 HR 0455 Agreed Resolution.................................. 19 HR 0458 Agreed Resolution.................................. 20 HR 0459 Agreed Resolution.................................. 21 HR 0461 Agreed Resolution.................................. 21 HR 0462 Agreed Resolution.................................. 22 HR 0463 Agreed Resolution.................................. 23 HR 0464 Agreed Resolution.................................. 23 HR 0465 Agreed Resolution.................................. 24 HR 0466 Agreed Resolution.................................. 24 HR 0467 Agreed Resolution.................................. 25 HR 0468 Agreed Resolution.................................. 25 HR 0469 Agreed Resolution.................................. 26 HR 0470 Agreed Resolution.................................. 27 HR 0472 Agreed Resolution.................................. 28 HR 0473 Agreed Resolution.................................. 29 HR 0474 Agreed Resolution.................................. 30 HR 0475 Agreed Resolution.................................. 30 HR 0477 Agreed Resolution.................................. 31 HR 0478 Agreed Resolution.................................. 31 HR 0479 Agreed Resolution.................................. 32 HR 0480 Agreed Resolution.................................. 33 HR 0481 Agreed Resolution.................................. 33 HR 0482 Agreed Resolution.................................. 34 HR 0483 Agreed Resolution.................................. 34 HR 0484 Agreed Resolution.................................. 35 HR 0485 Agreed Resolution.................................. 35 HR 0486 Agreed Resolution.................................. 36 HR 0487 Agreed Resolution.................................. 37 HR 0488 Agreed Resolution.................................. 37 HR 0489 Agreed Resolution.................................. 38 HR 0490 Agreed Resolution.................................. 38 HR 0491 Agreed Resolution.................................. 39 HR 0492 Agreed Resolution.................................. 40 HR 0493 Agreed Resolution.................................. 40 HR 0494 Agreed Resolution.................................. 41 HR 0496 Agreed Resolution.................................. 42 HR 0499 Agreed Resolution.................................. 42 HR 0500 Agreed Resolution.................................. 43 HR 0501 Agreed Resolution.................................. 43 HR 0502 Agreed Resolution.................................. 44 HR 0504 Agreed Resolution.................................. 44 HR 0505 Agreed Resolution.................................. 45 HR 0506 Agreed Resolution.................................. 46 HR 0507 Agreed Resolution.................................. 46 HR 0508 Agreed Resolution.................................. 47 HR 0509 Agreed Resolution.................................. 47 HR 0510 Agreed Resolution.................................. 48 HR 0511 Agreed Resolution.................................. 48 HR 0512 Agreed Resolution.................................. 49 HR 0513 Agreed Resolution.................................. 50 SB 0384 Third Reading...................................... 55
[November 13, 2001] 4 The House met pursuant to adjournment. The Speaker in the Chair. Prayer by Father Leo Lyons of the St. Michael Church in Orland Park, Illinois. Representative Hartke led the House in the Pledge of Allegiance. By direction of the Speaker, a roll call was taken to ascertain the attendance of Members, as follows: 115 present. (ROLL CALL 1) By unanimous consent, Representatives Hultgren, Kenner and Ryder were excused from attendance. PERMANENT COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS Representative Daniels appointed Representative Jonathan Wright to replace Representative John Turner on the following committees: Committees on Agriculture, Judiciary I, Labor, Judiciary II, Tobacco Settlement Proceeds. Representative Daniels appointed Representative Tim Osmond to replace Representative Wright on the following committee: Prosecutorial Misconduct, Spokesperson. TEMPORARY COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS The Speaker announced the following temporary committee assignments: Representative Hamos replaced Representative Bradley, and Representative Soto replaced Representative Brunsvold in the Committee on Environment & Energy Sub-Committee on Energy Efficiency & Alternative Energy Resources on September 11, 2001. Representative Miller replaced Representative Fritchey in the Committee on Property Tax Reform & School Fund on October 17, 2001. Representative Poe replaced Representative O'Connor in the Committee on Transportation & Motor Vehicles SC-Roads, Bridges & Traffic Safety on October 23, 2001. Representative Kosel replaced Representative Schmitz, and Representative Poe replaced Representative O'Connor in the Committee on Transportation & Motor Vehicles on October 23, 2001. Representative Forby replaced Representative O'Brien, and Representative Fowler replaced Representative Crotty in the Committee on Child Support Enforcement on October 17, 2001. Representative Bost replaced Representative Black in the Committee on Child Support Enforcement on October 24, 2001. Representative Forby replaced Representative O'Brien, Representative Fowler replaced Representative Crotty, and Representative Reitz replaced Representative McCarthy in the Committee on Child Support Enforcement on October 24, 2001. Representative Lang replaced Representative Lou Jones in the Committee on Judiciary II on October 31, 2001. Representative Meyer replaced Representative Lindner in the Committee on Judiciary II - Criminal Law on October 31, 2001. Representative Hannig replaced Representative Bradley in the Committee on Rules on November 6, 2001. Representative Mendoza replaced Representative Art Turner in the Committee on Rules on November 6, 2001. REPORT FROM THE COMMITTEE ON RULES Representative Currie, Chairperson, from the Committee on Rules to which the following were referred, action taken earlier today, and reported the same back with the following recommendations:
5 [November 13, 2001] That the motion be reported "recommends be adopted" and be placed on the Calendar: Motion to Accept the Amendatory Veto on HOUSE BILL 279. Motion to Accept the Amendatory Veto on HOUSE BILL 549. The committee roll call vote on the foregoing Legislative Measures is as follows: 5, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present. Y Currie, Chair Y Ryder (Leitch) Y Hannig Y Tenhouse, Spkpn Y Turner, Art That the bill be reported "approved for consideration" and be placed on the order of Second Reading-Short Debate: HOUSE BILL 2691. That the motion be reported "recommends be adopted" and placed on the Calendar: Motion to Accept the Amendatory Veto on HOUSE BILL 445. Motion to Accept the Amendatory Veto on HOUSE BILL 1356. Motion to Accept the Amendatory Veto HOUSE BILL 2412. Motion to Accept the Amendatory Veto on HOUSE BILL 2528. Motion to Accept the Amendatory Veto on HOUSE BILL 3172. The committee roll call vote on the foregoing Legislative Measuers is as follows: 5, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present. Y Currie, Chair Y (Leitch) Y Hannig Y Tenhouse, Spkpn Y Turner, Art (Hartke) COMMITTEE ON RULES REFERRALS Representative Barbara Flynn Currie, Chairperson of the Committee on Rules, reported the following legislative measures and/or joint action motions have been assigned as follows: House Amendment 1 to HOUSE BILL 2935. Committee on Personnel & Pensions: House Amendment 1 to HOUSE BILL 2691. MOTIONS SUBMITTED Representative Winkel submitted the following written motion, which was placed on the order of Motions: MOTION Pursuant to Rule 7-15(a), and having voted on the prevailing side, I move to reconsider the vote by which House Bill No. 2412 passed the House earlier today. VETO MOTIONS SUBMITTED Representative Forby submitted the following written motion, which was placed on the order of Motions: MOTION I move that HOUSE BILL 198 do pass, the Veto of the Governor notwithstanding. Representative Mendoza submitted the following written motion, which was placed on the order of Motions: MOTION I move that HOUSE BILL 1812 do pass, the Veto of the Governor notwithstanding.
[November 13, 2001] 6 Representative Righter submitted the following written motion, which was placed on the order of Motions: MOTION I move that HOUSE BILL 3078 do pass, the Veto of the Governor notwithstanding. Representative Lawfer submitted the following written motion, which was placed on the order of Motions: MOTION I move that HOUSE BILL 3377 do pass, the Veto of the Governor notwithstanding. Representative Kosel submitted the following written motion, which was placed on the order of Motions: MOTION I move to accept the specific recommendations of the Governor as to HOUSE BILL 445 in manner and form as follows: AMENDMENT TO HOUSE BILL 445 IN ACCEPTANCE OF GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS Amend House Bill 445 on page 6, by replacing "Any" with "Except as otherwise provided in this Act, any"; and on page 6, line 8, by inserting "on public school district property" between "events" and "when". Representative Berns submitted the following written motion, which was placed on the order of Motions: MOTION I move to accept the specific recommendations of the Governor as to HOUSE BILL 1356 in manner and form as follows: AMENDMENT TO HOUSE BILL 1356 IN ACCEPTANCE OF GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS Amend House Bill 1356 on page 1, line 26, by deleting "Before January 1,"; and on page 1, by deleting lines 27 through 29; and on page 2, by deleting lines 1 through 5; and on page 2, line 6, by deleting "Act."; and on page 2, line 10, after the period, by inserting "This Section does not apply to speech-language pathology paraprofessionals approved by the State Board of Education."; and on page 30, line 12, after the word "assistant", by inserting "or a speech-language pathology paraprofessional"; and on page 31, line 18, by deleting "Before"; and on page 31, by deleting lines 19 through 22; and on page 32, line 22, by inserting "(a)" after the period; and on page 33, after line 2, by inserting the following: "(b) Until January 1, 2004, a person holding a bachelor's level degree in communication disorders who was employed to assist a speech-language pathologist on the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 92nd General Assembly shall be eligible to receive a license as a speech-language pathology assistant from the Department upon completion of forms prescribed by the Department and the payment of the required fee.". Representative Winkel submitted the following written motion, which was placed on the order of Motions: MOTION I move to accept the specific recommendations of the Governor as to HOUSE BILL 2412 in manner and form as follows: AMENDMENT TO HOUSE BILL 2412 IN ACCEPTANCE OF GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS Amend House Bill 2412 on page 3, line 15, by inserting after "Soldier Field," the following: "not more than one and a half hours before the start of the game and not after the end of the third quarter of the game,".
7 [November 13, 2001] Representative Bost submitted the following written motion, which was placed on the order of Motions: MOTION I move to accept the specific recommendations of the Governor as to HOUSE BILL 2528 in manner and form as follows: AMENDMENT TO HOUSE BILL 2528 IN ACCEPTANCE OF GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS Amend House Bill 2528 as follows: on page 2, line 15, by inserting after the period the following: "Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the seizure and confiscation procedures set forth in Section 1-215 of this Code shall apply."; and on page 3, line 6, by inserting after the period the following: "Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the seizure and confiscation procedures set forth in Section 1-215 of this Code shall apply.". Representative Hoeft submitted the following written motion, which was placed on the order of Motions: MOTION I move to accept the specific recommendations of the Governor as to HOUSE BILL 3172 in manner and form as follows: AMENDMENT TO HOUSE BILL 3172 IN ACCEPTANCE OF GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS Amend House Bill 3172 as follows: on page 2, by replacing lines 15 through 17 with the following: "collection kits. A sexual assault nurse examiner may conduct examinations using the sexual assault evidence collection kits, without the presence or participation of a physician. The Department of Public Health"; and on page 2, by inserting after line 27 the following: "Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect January 1, 2002.". Representative Smith submitted the following written motion, which was placed on the order of Motions: MOTION I move to accept the specific recommendations of the Governor as to HOUSE BILL 1011 in manner and form as follows: AMENDMENT TO HOUSE BILL 1011 IN ACCEPTANCE OF GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS Amend House Bill 1011 as follows: on page 3, line 19, by replacing "municipality" with "county". Representative Brunsvold submitted the following written motion, which was placed on the order of Motions: MOTION I move to accept the specific recommendations of the Governor as to HOUSE BILL 1696 in manner and form as follows: AMENDMENT TO HOUSE BILL 1696 IN ACCEPTANCE OF GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS Amend House Bill 1696 as follows: on page 1, line 20, after "hold", by inserting "(i) a 2-year degree and 3 consecutive years of experience as a police officer with the same law enforcement agency or (ii)". PENSION IMPACT NOTES SUPPLIED Pension Impact Notes have been supplied for HOUSE BILLS 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 411, 413, 419, 420, 421, 431, 437, 450, 451, 963, 965, 1035, 1872, 1873 and 3654.
[November 13, 2001] 8 MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE A message from the Senate by Mr. Harry, Secretary: Mr. Speaker -- I am directed to inform the House of Representatives that the Senate has refused to recede from their amendments 1 and 2 to a bill of the following title, to-wit: HOUSE BILL NO. 2207 A bill for AN ACT concerning mortgages. I am further directed to inform the House of Representatives that the Senate requests a First Committee of Conference to consist of five members from each House, to consider the differences of the two Houses in regard to the amendments to the bill, and that the Committee on Committees of the Senate has appointed as such Committee on the part of the Senate the following: Senators T. Walsh, Hawkinson, Dillard; Cullerton and Obama. Action taken by the Senate, May 31, 2001. Jim Harry, Secretary of the Senate The motion prevailed. A message from the Senate by Mr. Harry, Secretary: Mr. Speaker -- I am directed to inform the House of Representatives that the Senate has refused to recede from their amendments 1 and 2 to a bill of the following title, to-wit: HOUSE BILL NO. 3247 A bill for AN ACT in relation to certain land. I am further directed to inform the House of Representatives that the Senate requests a First Committee of Conference to consist of five members from each House, to consider the differences of the two Houses in regard to the amendments to the bill, and that the Committee on Committees of the Senate has appointed as such Committee on the part of the Senate the following: Senators Donahue, Klemm, Karpiel; Molaro and Demuzio. Action taken by the Senate, May 31, 2001. Jim Harry, Secretary of the Senate Representative Hassert moved that the House accede to the request of the Senate for a Committee of Conference on HOUSE BILL 3247. The motion prevailed. The Speaker appointed the following as such committee on the part of the House: Representatives Hartke, Burke, Currie; Tenhouse and Hassert. Ordered that the Clerk inform the Senate. CHANGE OF SPONSORSHIP Representative Mathias asked and obtained unanimous consent to be removed as chief sponsor and Representative Reitz asked and obtained unanimous consent to be shown as chief sponsor of SENATE BILL 397. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF BILLS The following bills were introduced, read by title a first time, ordered printed and placed in the Committee on Rules:
9 [November 13, 2001] HOUSE BILL 3668. Introduced by Representative Boland, a bill for AN ACT in relation to taxation. HOUSE BILL 3669. Introduced by Representatives Scully - Brosnahan - Franks - Acevedo, a bill for AN ACT in relation to criminal law. RESOLUTIONS The following resolutions were offered and placed in the Committee on the Calendar on the order of Agreed Resolutions. HOUSE RESOLUTION 438 Offered by Representative Monique Davis: WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to recognize milestone dates in the history of the citizens of the State of Illinois; and WHEREAS, It has come to our attention that Weatau Ann Haley-Barsh has retired after forty years of distinguished service at Marcus Garvey School on June 13, 2001; and WHEREAS, Weatau Ann Haley-Barsh earned her bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Tennessee State University in 1961, her master's degree in Elementary Education from Governors State University in 1975, and an associate's degree in Computer Science from Olive Harvey City College in 1985; and WHEREAS, During her distinguished tenure at Marcus Garvey School, she has exemplified the professional traits of dedication and enthusiasm in her teaching, earning her an excellent rapport not only with her students, but also the faculty, staff, and parents; she serves as a technology coordinator and the leader responsible for training and modeling programs to help the teachers and students at Marcus Garvey to become more technologically proficient; she also serves as a catalyst for technology grants at the school; and WHEREAS, Weatau Ann Haley-Barsh is a member of several community organizations, which include the Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church, the Theta Omega Chapter-Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., the Order of Eastern State, State of Illinois-Prince Hall Affiliation, and the American Investment Club; and WHEREAS, Weatau Ann Haley-Barsh is celebrating her retirement with her family, who include her husband, James Edward Barsh, and her son, James Wendell Barsh; and WHEREAS, On Friday, May 4, 2001 the faculty and staff at Marcus Garvey School honored Weatau Ann Haley-Barsh in appreciation of her distinguished service in education; and WHEREAS, Weatau Ann Haley-Barsh's dedication and enthusiasm in the field of education serve as an outstanding example for her colleagues, her students, and her community; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Weatau Ann Haley-Barsh of Chicago, Illinois on her retirement from forty years of service at Marcus Garvey School; and we wish her well in all of her future endeavors; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Weatau Ann Haley-Barsh as an expression of our esteem. HOUSE RESOLUTION 439 Offered by Representative Novak - O'Brien: WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to honor milestones in high school sports in the State of Illinois; and WHEREAS, The Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School Boys Varsity Baseball Team, the Boilermakers, recently won the 2001 State Class AA Baseball Championship held at Elfstrom Stadium in Geneva, Illinois; and WHEREAS, The Boilermakers met the challenge by first defeating Mt. Vernon High School by a score of 8 to 2 in the quarterfinal game; they
[November 13, 2001] 10 then went on to defeat the team from Chicago Marist High School in the semifinal game by the score of 8 to 1; finally, they faced Oak Park River Forest High School in the State finals; in the end, the Boilermakers defeated Oak Park River Forest High School by the final score of 5 to 2, and went home with the school's first State title; and WHEREAS, After the game, Kyle Arthur was named as the tournament's Most Valuable Player; he was joined on the all-tournament team by teammates Dan Haley, Wade Greenlee, and Josh Perkins; and WHEREAS, The Boilermakers consist of Aaron Moore, Matt Brooks, Kyle Arthur, Tyler Grace, Ryan Scott, Jared Boicken, Phil Pippin, Mark Williams, Josh Perkins, Drue Johnson, Ben West, Tim Messer, Dan Haley, John Juergens, Matt Irps, Ben Martin, Wade Greenlee, and Chad Turrell; their coach is Mike Mulligan; and their assistant coaches are Todd Wolter, Bob Lustig, Joe Powers, Will Patterson, and John Longtin; the team ended the season with 28 wins and 8 losses; and WHEREAS, The Boilermakers will be honored with a parade through Bradley and Bourbonnais; after the parade, the team will be presented with the State championship trophy in the Donald M. Turner Gymnasium; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate the Boilermakers, the Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School Boys Varsity Baseball Team, on winning the 2001 State Class AA Baseball Championship; and be it further RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be presented to Dennis Bossinger, the superintendent of Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School, William Gamble, the principal of Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School, Mike Mulligan, the coach of the Boilermakers, Todd Wolter, Bob Lustig, Joe Powers, Will Patterson, and John Longtin, the assistant coaches, and to each member of the Boilermaker team as an expression of our esteem. HOUSE RESOLUTION 440 Offered by Representative Curry: WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to recognize Dona Joann Grove, former mayor of Bethany, Illinois, for her hard work and dedication to her community; and WHEREAS, Dona Joann Grove and her husband, Jim Grove, have lived in Bethany since 1963; they raised 5 children, Barb, Cheryl, Kathy, Rick, and Chuck, in the community; and WHEREAS, She worked for the library in Bethany from 1971 until 1987, first as an assistant librarian and then as head librarian; while she worked at the library, she was instrumental in moving the library to a larger building, conducted computer workshops around the State of Illinois, wrote grants to secure funds to improve the library, was a member of the planning committee for the Illinois Library Association in 1986, and was the author of an article on library services for children that was used in a library science master's degree program at the University of North Carolina; and WHEREAS, Dona Joann Grove assisted the Bethany school district in obtaining video equipment and ensured that Marrowbone Library was one of the first to use a shared database system that now includes 134 libraries in the State of Illinois; and WHEREAS, In 1987, Dona Joann Grove began working for the Rolling Prairie Library Systems, where she was an information services clerk, assisted in training new librarians on the computer system, assisted in entering collections, and was President of the Rolling Prairie Staff Association; and WHEREAS, In 1997, Dona Joann Grove was elected the first woman Mayor of Bethany; she helped to form a planning commission to take on the ongoing task of researching ways to improve the village; she secured grants to replace the sewer systems and main roads in Bethany in 1999 and she has worked to establish a TIF district and secure money to replace the street lights on Main Street; her term as Mayor expired in May of 2001; and
11 [November 13, 2001] WHEREAS, Dona Joann Grove's most recent accomplishment was receiving the Illinois Woman of Achievement Award from the State of Illinois; the award recognizes women who demonstrate excellence in their professional and volunteer work and who dedicate their time and effort to enhance their communities; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we wish to recognize Dona Joann Grove's hard work and dedication to her community and the village of Bethany, Illinois and wish her all the best in her future endeavors; and be it further RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Dona Joann Grove with our sincere regards. HOUSE RESOLUTION 441 Offered by Representatives Monique Davis and Howard: WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to recognize milestone events in the lives of the citizens of the State of Illinois; and WHEREAS, It has come to our attention that Vivian Thompson is retiring after 20 years of service at Olive-Harvey College; and WHEREAS, Vivian Thompson is a product of the City College system, graduating with high honors from Kennedy-King College; she received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Human Services with an emphasis in Social Work from Governors State University; and WHEREAS, Vivian Thompson has enjoyed her entire professional career with the City Colleges of Chicago; during her 20-year career, she has served as a counseling assistant and Adult Learning Skills Counselor at Kennedy-King College, as an Admission Counselor for the Dawson Skill Center, and as an Adult Learning Skills Counselor at Olive-Harvey College; and WHEREAS, During her dedicated career as a Counselor and Educator, Vivian Thompson has provided and introduced students to resources that enabled them to overcome barriers and helped them to strive and achieve their educational goals; and WHEREAS, The distinguished career of Vivian Thompson will be honored on June 23, 2001 by her friends and the faculty and staff of Olive-Harvey College; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Vivian Thompson on her retirement after a distinguished career of 20 years at Olive-Harvey College and we wish her well in all of her future endeavors; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Vivian Thompson as an expression of our esteem. HOUSE RESOLUTION 442 Offered by Representative Black: WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to recognize milestone events in the lives of the citizens of the State of Illinois; and WHEREAS, It has come to our attention that Jack Hardy has retired as principal of Mary Miller Junior High School after eight years with the Georgetown-Ridge Farm School District; and WHEREAS, Jack Hardy is a graduate of Westville High School; he earned his bachelor's of science degree in business education from Eastern Illinois University and his master's degree in business education and school administration from Indiana State University; and WHEREAS, Jack Hardy began his career in education at Westville High School, where he was a teacher and coach for twenty years and served as assistant principal for two years; he then served as principal of Heritage High School and Elementary School for four years and as principal at Mary Miller Junior High School for the past eight years; and WHEREAS, Besides working as a teacher and an administrator, Jack
[November 13, 2001] 12 Hardy spent many years coaching sports; one of his most memorable moments as a coach was being inducted into the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 1999; and WHEREAS, Jack Hardy's plans for retirement include moving to Lafayette, Indiana, where his wife is working at Purdue University; he also plans to play golf, spend time with his two sons, and work on a "to do" list; and WHEREAS, Jack Hardy will be dearly missed by the faculty, staff, and students, past and present, from the three school districts that he has worked for during the past thirty-four years; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Jack Hardy on his retirement after serving as principal of Mary Miller Junior High School for the past eight years and we wish him well in all of his future endeavors; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Jack Hardy as an expression of our esteem. HOUSE RESOLUTION 443 Offered by Representative Black: WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to recognize milestone events in the lives of the citizens of the State of Illinois; and WHEREAS, It has come to our attention that Bob Delmotte has retired after thirty-six years as a teacher and administrator in Vermilion County; and WHEREAS, Bob Delmotte ended his educational career as the joint administrator for the Vermilion Association of Special Education (VASE) and the Vocational Occupational Technical Educational Center (VOTEC), a position he held for the last seven years; and WHEREAS, Bob Delmotte began his career in the Georgetown school district as a junior high school teacher and coach in 1965; he later served as the elementary principal, high school principal, assistant superintendent, and superintendent of the Georgetown-Ridge Farm school district until 1994; and WHEREAS, In his position at VASE and VOTEC, he managed to lead both cooperatives through changes and improvements in the last seven years; in addition, he has helped launch new programs such as computer networking and sign language courses to help meet the needs of the students and school districts; as a result of his leadership role, enrollment numbers at VASE and VOTEC have increased significantly; and WHEREAS, Bob Delmotte's presence and dedication will be dearly missed by his colleagues, present and past, staff, and students in Vermilion County; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Bob Delmotte on his retirement after serving as joint administrator for the Vermilion Association of Special Education and the Vocational Occupational Technical Educational Center for the past seven years and we wish him well in all of his future endeavors; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Bob Delmotte as an expression of our esteem. HOUSE RESOLUTION 444 Offered by Representative Black: WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to recognize milestone events in the lives of the citizens of the State of Illinois; and WHEREAS, It has come to our attention that Robert Yeazel has retired as the superintendent of the Jamaica School District; and WHEREAS, Robert Yeazel is a 1964 graduate of Jamaica High School; he earned his bachelor's degree from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, his master's degree from the University of Illinois, and an advanced specialist degree in educational administration from Eastern
13 [November 13, 2001] Illinois University; and WHEREAS, Robert Yeazel began his teaching career at ABL High school where he served as a teacher and coach for three years; he served as a teacher and coach at Lincoln-Way High School in New Lenox for three years; he then served as a teacher, coach and principal at St. Joseph-Ogden High School for ten years and finally as superintendent of the Jamaica School District and principal at Jamaica High School for the past seventeen years; and WHEREAS, Under his leadership, Robert Yeazel helped to construct a new library, gymnasium and additions to the cafeteria and the elementary school at the Jamaica campus; in addition he helped to expand the all-day kindergarten, build two computer labs and an elementary music room, and construct the Children at Risk Educationally classroom and Trainably Mentally Handicapped rooms for the southern part of Vermilion County; and WHEREAS, Robert Yeazel also served as a big supporter of the Salt Fork cooperative sports agreement with Catlin High School that has resulted in more kids playing sports in Vermilion County; and WHEREAS, Robert Yeazel has provided a dedicated and committed service in order to give the young residents of Vermilion County the best education; and WHEREAS, Robert Yeazel will be spending some of his time in retirement on his rental property in St. Joseph, where he enjoys remodeling houses; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Robert Yeazel on his retirement from service as superintendent of the Jamaica School District for the past seventeen years and we wish him well in all of his future endeavors; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Robert Yeazel as an expression of our esteem. HOUSE RESOLUTION 445 Offered by Representative Madigan - Smith: WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to express their sincere condolences to the family and friends of James Von Boeckman, who passed away on June 23, 2001; and WHEREAS, James Von Boeckman served as an Illinois State Representative for the 45th District from 1965 to 1966 and from 1971 to 1981; during his tenure, he served as chairman of the House Motor Vehicles Committee and later as executive chairman of the Illinois Motor Vehicle Laws Commission; and WHEREAS, James Von Boeckman was born on January 23, 1923 in Pekin, Illinois to Carl and Agnes Sipka Von Boeckman; and WHEREAS, James Von Boeckman attended the University of Illinois at Chicago and Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Boston; and WHEREAS, James Von Boeckman was a World War II Navy veteran, attaining the rank of fireman 1st class; he was a member of William Schaefer American Legion Post 44 and Pekin AMVETS Post 235; and WHEREAS, James Von Boeckman was a member of Pekin Supervisors Club and the Pioneer Club of Corn Products Co.; he served as a night superintendent and supervisor of new construction for Corn Products Co. International for 38 years, retiring in 1985; in addition, he served as president, secretary-treasurer, and shop steward for Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers Local 7662; and WHEREAS, James Von Boeckman served as vice president of the Peoria-Tazewell County Industrial Union Council CIO and the Peoria-Tazewell Council Labor Council AFL-CIO, serving as chairman of the COPE Committee for both councils; and WHEREAS, James Von Boeckman recently served on the Tazewell County Board since 1999; he has also served as a member of the County Board from 1959 to 1965, becoming chairman in 1964; and WHEREAS, James Von Boeckman also served as Tazewell County deputy sheriff; and WHEREAS, James Von Boeckman was a past member of the Tri-County
[November 13, 2001] 14 Planning Commission, the Pekin United Fund, the Pekin Boys Club Board, the Pekin Planning and Zoning Commission, and the board of directors of the Tazewell County American Red Cross, where he was a 20-gallon donor; in addition, he was a member of Eagles Aerie 1869, the Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge 916, the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks Lodge 1271, and a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Pekin, where he served as chairman of the board; and WHEREAS, In 1977, at the annual convention of the Assembly of Government Employees, James Von Boeckman was named one of the nation's top ten state lawmakers; in addition, he received an award in recognition and appreciation of his outstanding legislative service from the Urban Counties Council of Illinois in 1980; and WHEREAS, The passing of James Von Boeckman will be deeply felt by all who knew and loved him, especially his wife of 60 years, Norma; his sons, James (wife, Vicki) and Steven (wife, Jill); his daughters, Barbara (husband, Edward) Huber and Bonnie (husband, Russell) Jarmusz; his sisters, Louise (husband, Don) Ronvich and Carol Johnson; his 2 grandchildren; and his 14 great-grandchildren; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with all who knew him, the death of former Illinois State Representative James Von Boeckman of Pekin, Illinois; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of James Von Boeckman with our sincere condolences. HOUSE RESOLUTION 446 Offered by Representative Stroger: WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to express their sincere condolences to the family and friends of Chicago Alderman Lorraine L. Dixon, who passed away on June 29, 2001; and WHEREAS, Lorraine L. Dixon was born on June 18, 1950; she was the only girl and the youngest of five children born to Edwin and Edra Godwin; and WHEREAS, Lorraine L. Dixon was appointed Alderman of the 8th Ward in June 1990, elected Alderman in February of 1991, and re-elected to a third term in February 1999; and WHEREAS, Alderman Dixon's duties included hosting "ward night" every Monday evening to register the community's concerns or complaints; hosting community meetings to bring important information to the residents of the 8th Ward; attending block club meetings to meet and greet the constituents; hosting anti-crime marches; hosting housing seminars; hosting clean-up campaigns; hosting free immunizations for school age children at her ward office; and hosting an annual back-to-school parade; and WHEREAS, Alderman Dixon was elected chairman of the Committee on the Budget and Government Operations in August 1994 by the Chicago City Council; she was the first woman in city government to hold this position, which has jurisdiction over all matters concerning the organization, reorganization, and efficient management of city government, as well as federal and State legislation and administrative regulations that pertain to city government; in addition, she served as Chairman of the Sub-Committee on MBE/WBE and Affirmative Action Matters of the Committee on the Budget; and WHEREAS, Alderman Lorraine L. Dixon served as a co-sponsor of Chicago's first series of "Contractor and Vendor Fair for Minority and Women-Owned Businesses," which helped educate minority entrepreneurs on becoming certified with the City of Chicago to be eligible to win city contracts; and WHEREAS, In addition to her aldermanic responsibilities, Chairman Dixon was elected President Pro-Tempore of the City Council by the Chicago City Council in January of 1993; and WHEREAS, Alderman Dixon was an active member in the political arena; she served as chief-of-staff for the Committee on Energy, chief zoning administrator for the Committee on Zoning and worked in the
15 [November 13, 2001] Department of Human Services as a personnel counselor and a training technician; in addition, she was past Chairman of the Committee on Human Relations; and WHEREAS, Alderman Dixon held memberships on numerous boards and participated in a variety of community organizations to learn first hand the needs and issues of the community; some of her numerous memberships included the 8th Ward Democratic Organization, the Board of Directors of the 87th Street Chamber of Commerce, and the Jackson Park Hospital; in addition, she held memberships in numerous professional and volunteer organizations; and WHEREAS, The passing of Alderman Lorraine L. Dixon will be deeply felt by all who knew and loved her, especially her mother, Edra Godwin, and her brothers, Edward Godwin, Jr. and Eddie Godwin; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with all who knew her, the death of Alderman Lorraine L. Dixon of Chicago, Illinois; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Alderman Lorraine L. Dixon with our sincere condolences. HOUSE RESOLUTION 447 Offered by Representative Monique Davis: WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to recognize milestone events in the lives of the citizens of the State of Illinois; and WHEREAS, It has come to our attention that Cordell Reed will be honored by the Friends of Chicago State University on September 6, 2001 for his commitment to the University and its students; and WHEREAS, Cordell Reed, the retired vice president of Commonwealth Edison Company and esteemed member of the Chicago business community, is currently serving as chairman of the Chicago State University Foundation Board; under his leadership and guidance, the University has raised over $5 million to support technology enhancements and student scholarships; in addition, he has been instrumental in establishing a strong pre-engineering program at Chicago State University; and WHEREAS, Cordell Reed's efforts and involvements have increased the number of women and minorities who have selected engineering careers; and WHEREAS, Cordell Reed's kindness and generosity has been vital to the success of many of the students at Chicago State University; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Cordell Reed on being honored by the Friends of Chicago State University for his commitment to the University and its students; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Cordell Reed as an expression of our esteem. HOUSE RESOLUTION 448 Offered by Representative Lou Jones: WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are honored to recognize significant milestones in the lives of the people of this State; and WHEREAS, It has come to our attention that Aljean McConnell of Chicago is celebrating the 87th anniversary of her birth; and WHEREAS, Aljean McConnell was born on July 18, 1914; and WHEREAS, Mrs. McConnell has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to her community during the past 30 years; and WHEREAS, As a volunteer, Mrs. McConnell has made a difference in the lives of children and youth at Beatrice Caffrey Youth Services; in addition, she has made tireless volunteer contributions to the poor and homeless at the Lakeside Community Committee and worked to improve and direct the lives of the girls and young women at Sadie Waterford Manor; therefore, be it
[November 13, 2001] 16 RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Aljean McConnell on the occasion of her 87th birthday and extend to her our sincere best wishes for the future; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Aljean McConnell as an expression of our respect and esteem. HOUSE RESOLUTION 449 Offered by Representatives Curry and Bill Mitchell: WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to recognize milestone events in the lives of the citizens of the State of Illinois; and WHEREAS, It has come to our attention that at the 2001 Easter Seals Central Illinois' "Seal of Excellence" Dinner, Kevin and Sue Breheny will be recognized for their outstanding dedication and contributions to the Decatur and Macon County communities; and WHEREAS, Kevin Breheny has been employed with J. L. Hubbard since 1978, where he started as an Account Executive; he was promoted to Vice President in 1980, and has served as President since 1981; and WHEREAS, During the years, Kevin Breheny has been recognized and awarded numerous times for his achievement and drive to succeed; his recognitions and honors include the City of Decatur Mayor's Recognition for Community Service Award in 2000, the Sam Walton Business Leader Award in 1999, the Business Quarterly Macon County Top Business Leaders Award in 1998, the Orb Award in 1998, the Who's Who Among Rising Young Americans in 1992, the Decatur Chamber of Commerce Public Relations Award in 1991, the Young Insurance Agent of the Year in Illinois in 1991, and the Decatur Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year Award in 1990; and WHEREAS, Kevin and Sue Breheny have strengthened their sense of ethic by giving back to the Decatur and Macon County community as they strive to make a difference in the lives its citizens; while they have both worked together in many of their endeavors, Kevin Breheny alone has an extensive background detailing his commitment and community service, including service as chairman of the Chamber of Commerce of Decatur and Macon County, as chairman of the Quincy University Foundation, as chairman of the St. Theresa High School Foundation, as director of Junior Achievement, as chairman of Millikin/Decatur Executive Association, as president of the Decatur Celebration, as director/vice chairman of the Decatur Chamber of Commerce in 1993 and from 1998 to 1999, as director of the Economic Development Corp. of Decatur/Macon County, as director of the Country Club of Decatur, as director of Quincy University, as director of the Union Planters Bank's Central Illinois Advisory Board, as director and vice president of the St. Theresa High School Foundation Board, as director of the St. Mary's Hospital Board, as chairman of the Richland Community College Foundation Board, as chairman of Public Relations, Membership, and Meeting Committees for the Associated General Contractors of Illinois, and as president of the Decatur Club; and WHEREAS, Sue Breheny pursues a high level of community involvement as well; she remains active in several community organizations, and her involvement includes membership in the Lifetime Junior Welfare Association from 1991 through 1997 and service as co-chair of the Futures Charity Golf Tournament in 1994 and as a volunteer and parish council member for Our Lady of Lourdes school and church; and WHEREAS, In addition to their work in the community and keeping busy with their three children, Megan, Michael, and Molly, Kevin and Sue Breheny manage to maintain a social life; currently, they serve as the Social Chairs for the Country Club of Decatur and, in addition, pursue a high level of activity with Our Lady of Lourdes Church that includes serving as chairpersons of the second and third Our Lady of Lourdes Family Fest, as chairpersons of the first annual Our Lady of Lourdes Annual Giving Campaign, as chairpersons of the revival of the Catholic Charities Ball in 1997, as current members of the Equestrian Order of the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre, and as present chairpersons
17 [November 13, 2001] for the Springfield Diocesan Campaign for Bishop George Lucas; and WHEREAS, Kevin and Sue Breheny are truly a remarkable couple who have dedicated their lives to their family and community; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Kevin and Sue Breheny on being honored at the 2001 Easter Seals Central Illinois' "Seal of Excellence" Tribute Dinner in recognition of their outstanding commitment and contribution to the community; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Kevin and Sue Breheny as a sign of our esteem. HOUSE RESOLUTION 451 Offered by Representative Granberg: WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to recognize milestone events in the lives of the citizens of the State of Illinois; and WHEREAS, The Seidel farm, located north of Sandoval and just east of the rest stop on Route 51 in Marion County, will be the site of a gala celebration on August 12, 2001 in observance of 100 years of Seidel ownership; and WHEREAS, While Sebastian Seidel owned farmland nearby, the present Seidel farm came into the hands of his son John W. and his wife Louisa starting the 100 years of operation; and WHEREAS, John W. remained on the farm through World War I with his wife and children, William M. and Arvilla; and WHEREAS, William M. and his wife Thelma worked and raised their five children, Emma Lou, Jean, Sue, Joe, and Dan on the farm through the depression and through World War II; during the war his eldest son, Richard, served with the United States Army in the Pacific; upon his discharge he returned to the family farm with his wife, Leona, where they raised their children, Dale, Peggy, Patty, Marty, and John; and WHEREAS, After Richard moved his family to Arizona, his brother Dan took over the operation of the family farm; and WHEREAS, The Seidel farm has survived good and bad seasons but thanks to the astuteness of the various heads of the farm it has become a success through scientific advancements in farming; and WHEREAS, An expected 80 descendents of Sebastian Seidel from California, Arizona, Georgia, Maryland, Florida, and Illinois plan to attend the 100th celebration in August; among them are the McIntyre family, the Atherton family, the Bond family, the Niepoetter family, the Stelzriede family, the Elkins family, the Gannon family, the Conder family, the Cole family, the Fouse family, the Deckard family, the Tyler family, the Lordan family, the Pozzie family, the Barnes family, the Talbot family, the Gailey family, the Fischetti family, the Crawford family, and the Seidel family; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate the Seidel family on the 100th anniversary of the existence of their family farm; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the Seidel family as an expression of our esteem. HOUSE RESOLUTION 452 Offered by Representative Capparelli: WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to express their sincere condolences to the family and friends of former Illinois Congressman Frank Annunzio, who passed away on April 8, 2001; and WHEREAS, Congressman Frank Annunzio was a consumer advocate and champion of working people who represented Chicago in the United States House of Representatives from 1965 until 1993; and WHEREAS, Congressman Frank Annunzio was born on January 12, 1915
[November 13, 2001] 18 on the west side of Chicago; a protege of social reformer Jane Addams, he grew up in the Hull House neighborhood and worked as an apprentice in a polishing and planting shop; he graduated from Crane Technical High School, and earned his bachelors and master's degrees from DePaul University; and WHEREAS, Congressman Frank Annunzio served as a history teacher in the Chicago public schools system for ten years; in addition, he was the assistant supervisor of the National Defense Program at Austin High School from 1942 to 1943, the educational representative of the United Steelworkers of America from 1943 until 1948, the chairman of the War Ration Board 40-20 from 1943 to 1945, a member of the Advisory Committee to Illinois Industrial Commission on Health and Safety from 1944 to 1949, and a member of the Advisory Committee on Unemployment Compensation from 1944 to 1949; and WHEREAS, In 1949, Congressman Frank Annunzio became the director of labor in Governor Adlai E. Stevenson's cabinet, where he became close friends with the revenue director, Richard J. Daley, who as Mayor of Chicago, selected Mr. Annunzio for the United States House of Representatives in 1964 to represent a district that included the Loop and much of the West Side; and WHEREAS, Congressman Annunzio served in many capacities during his tenure in Congress; he was the chairman of the Banking Subcommittee on Financial Institutions, where he fought for the "average Americans" during a 1990 savings and loan bailout legislation that proved costly to taxpayers; in addition, he served as chairman of the House Administration Committee from 1984 to 1990, the Joint Committee on the Library, and as chairman of the subcommittee on Consumer Affairs and Coinage, where he oversaw the minting of coins, including those honoring presidents and major historical events; and WHEREAS, Congressman Annunzio fought abuses by debt-collection agencies and sponsored legislation that prohibited discrimination by financial institutions on the basis of age, gender, and race; as the subcommittee chairman of the House Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs Committee in 1989, he urged credit card holders to cut up or burn their cards in an effort to try to force down interest rates; and WHEREAS, Congressman Annunzio was a strident defender of the Italian-American heritage and its depiction in television and movies; he was instrumental in making Columbus Day a national holiday; and WHEREAS, The passing of Congressman Frank Annunzio will be deeply felt by all who knew and loved him, especially his daughters Linda and Susan; his grandchildren; his great-grandchildren; and his many friends and colleagues from the United State Congress and State government; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with all who knew him, the death of former Illinois Congressman Frank Annunzio; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Congressman Frank Annunzio with our sincere condolences. HOUSE RESOLUTION 453 Offered by Representative Lou Jones: WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to express their sincere condolences to the family and friends of Dorothea Inez Austin, who passed away on January 28, 2001; and WHEREAS, Dorothea Inez Austin was born on August 31, 1911 in Covington, Virginia; she was the daughter of the late Rev. J.C. Austin, Sr. and the sister of the late Rev. J.L. Austin Jr.; and WHEREAS, Dorothea Austin was recognized as a gifted musician, poet, writer and lecturer; she was a fashion and style trendsetter who was once regarded as one of the true beauties of her time; she was widely known for giving well attended fashion shows, teas, and promoting successful concerts and musicals; she organized several choirs and was an accomplished musician on both the organ and piano; and WHEREAS, Dorothea Austin's King Drive home was the gathering place
19 [November 13, 2001] for celebrities and leaders of the Bronzeville community; many important decisions affecting the Black community in Chicago were made as a result of these gatherings; and WHEREAS, Dorothea Austin devoted her entire life's work to the church; she was a 75 year member of the Pilgrim Baptist Church in Chicago; and she received many awards and honors for her community service and commitment for her involvement with the church; and WHEREAS, The passing of Dorothea Inez Austin will be deeply felt by all who knew and loved her, especially her daughter, Paulene Austin-Keller; and her many friends and acquaintances who have admired her dedication and commitment to her life's ambitions; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with all who knew her, the death of Dorothea Inez Austin of Chicago, Illinois; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Paulene Austin-Keller with our sincere condolences. HOUSE RESOLUTION 454 Offered by Representative Black: WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to recognize milestone events in the lives of the citizens of the State of Illinois; and WHEREAS, It has come to our attention that Sylvia Sleva is retiring from her duties at Danville Area Community College; and WHEREAS, Sylvia Sleva has served as an office specialist for the past 27 years; her duties included working closely with the faculty lists and class lists and maintaining transcripts; and WHEREAS, During her 27-year tenure at Danville Area Community College, Sylvia Sleva has witnessed and adapted to many changes, including advancements in technology and the competitiveness of education; and WHEREAS, Sylvia Sleva, a Westville High School graduate, previously worked for the Ford agency for 8 years and at the Vermilion County ASCS office for 14 years; and WHEREAS, Sylvia Sleva plans to spend her retirement working part-time, traveling, and expanding on her hobby of gardening; and WHEREAS, Sylvia Sleva will miss the faculty, staff, students, and members of the Danville community with whom she has developed friendships over the years; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Sylvia Sleva on her retirement after 27 years of service as an office specialist at Danville Area Community College and we wish her well in all of her future endeavors; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Sylvia Sleva as an expression of our esteem. HOUSE RESOLUTION 455 Offered by Representative O'Connor: WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to recognize milestone events in the lives of the citizens of the State of Illinois; and WHEREAS, It has come to our attention that the Reverend David E. Olson is being honored on August 5, 2001 on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of his ordination and his 5th anniversary as Pastor at Berwyn United Lutheran Church; and WHEREAS, Pastor Olson was born and raised on a tobacco/dairy farm in Wisconsin; he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Religion from Luther College in 1967, and his Master of Divinity from Wartburg College in 1971; in addition, he completed a variety of courses at the University of Minnesota; and WHEREAS, After college Pastor Olson served as an intern at Faith Lutheran Church in Reno, Nevada from 1969 through 1970, as assistant
[November 13, 2001] 20 pastor at Our Savior's Church in Valley City, North Dakota from 1971 through 1977, as pastor of St. Michael's Church in Waltham, Minnesota from 1978 through 1987, as associate pastor at Grace Church in Libertyville, Illinois from 1987 through 1996, and as pastor of Berwyn United Lutheran Church in Berwyn, Illinois since 1996; and WHEREAS, In addition to his pastoral duties, Pastor Olson contributes his services to many civic organizations including, nursing home services, synod committees, and clergy associations; in addition he is a member of PADS for the Homeless, the Lutheran Family Mission Board, and Habitat for Humanity; and WHEREAS, Pastor Olson serves as Dean of the Near West Conference of Churches in the Metropolitan Chicago Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America; he is also the President of the Berwyn Historical Society, a volunteer guide at the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio in Oak Park, Illinois, and a member of the Interfaith Leadership Project; and WHEREAS, For the past 30 years, Pastor Olson has served as an advisor and friend to thousands of parishioners in Nevada, North Dakota, Minnesota, and Illinois, who looked to him for guidance and support in their lives; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate the Reverend David E. Olson on the 30th anniversary of his ordination and his 5th anniversary as Pastor at Berwyn United Lutheran Church; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the Reverend David E. Olson as an expression of our esteem. HOUSE RESOLUTION 458 Offered by Representative Capparelli: WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to recognize milestone events in the lives of the citizens of the State of Illinois; and WHEREAS, It has come to our attention that Ray Willas retired from his duties as mayor of Harwood Heights this year; and WHEREAS, Ray Willas was born on March 17, 1932 to John and Agnes Willas; and WHEREAS, Mayor Willas attended St. Fidelis Elementary School and graduated from Tuley High School and Wright Junior College; and WHEREAS, Mayor Willas served in the Korean War from 1952 through 1954 as an engineer in the Corps of Engineers; and WHEREAS, Mayor Willas previously worked as the Finance Director of C.F.S. Continental Coffee and L. Karp & Sons; and WHEREAS, Mayor Willas has been a resident of Harwood Heights since 1964; during this time he has served in many civic positions including, as a member of the Harwood Heights Zoning Board of Appeals by appointment of Mayor Patrick Arbor in 1966, as a member of the Fire Commission for the Norwood Park Fire Protection District, as a Village Trustee in 1968-1969 and 1971-1973, and as Mayor since 1973; and WHEREAS, In addition, Mayor Willas served as President of the Leyden-Norwood Park Municipal League from 1975 through 1977, as President of the West Central Municipal League from 1988 through 1989, and as a 12-year member of the Illinois Municipal League Board; and WHEREAS, Mayor Willas plans to spend his retirement with his loving and very proud family who include his wife Barbara, his daughter, Mary Kay (husband, Gary) Pawlak, and his grandchildren, Andrew, Brian, and Kaitlin; in addition he will partake in his favorite hobbies which include restoring Corvettes, gun collecting, inventing gadgets, flying, and restoring model trains for his grandchildren; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Ray Willas on his retirement from his duties as Mayor of Harwood Heights and we wish him well in all of his future endeavors; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Mayor Ray Willas as an expression of our esteem.
21 [November 13, 2001] HOUSE RESOLUTION 459 Offered by Representative Granberg: WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to recognize milestone events in the lives of the citizens of the State of Illinois; and WHEREAS, It has come to our attention that at the end of July 2001, General Manager Francis M. Rees will be ending his 18-year tenure with the Salem Times-Commoner; and WHEREAS, Mr. Rees came to the Salem Times-Commoner as a sales representative in February 1983; in December 1984, he was named general manager; in addition to his duties as general manager, he also edited the editorial page and wrote "Business Bits"; and WHEREAS, Prior to his tenure with the Salem Times-Commoner, Mr. Rees served for 19 years with The Journal newspapers of St. Louis as advertising manager and publisher, a year as account executive with a St. Louis advertising agency, and 6 years in broadcasting; in addition, he served for 5 years as a lecturer at St. Louis University, where he graduated in 1951; and WHEREAS, Mr. Rees will be remembered for his alertness for material and his ability to work not only with the staff of the Salem Times-Commoner, but also its readers and the Salem community; and WHEREAS, Mr. Rees is a member of the Illinois Press Foundation Board and a charter member of the Illinois Press Association Advertising Steering Committee, which sets up yearly conventions and workshops for advertising representatives that have become an important catalyst for Illinois newspapers to grow and compete in the changing market; and WHEREAS, Mr. Rees has been a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church and served as both a board member and chamber president of the Salem Chamber of Commerce; and WHEREAS, Mr. Rees will be spending his retirement with his family, who includes his wife, Louise, and their 12 children; in August 2001, he will be traveling to Buffalo, New York for a reunion with other World War II Navy veterans who served aboard the U.S.S. Guam; and WHEREAS, The staff at the Salem Times-Commoner recently honored Francis Rees at a luncheon, at which he received a farewell gift and scrapbook with highlights of his 18-year tenure, as well as special memories written by friends; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Francis M. Rees on his retirement as General Manager of the Salem Times-Commoner and we wish him well in all of his future endeavors; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Francis M. Rees as an expression of our esteem. HOUSE RESOLUTION 461 Offered by Representative Capparelli: WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to express their sincere condolences to the family and friends of Thomas Dwight "Dike" Eddleman, who passed away on August 1, 2001; and WHEREAS, Thomas Dwight Eddleman was born on December 27, 1922 in Centralia, Illinois to Thomas and Alma Eddleman; he married Teddy Townsley on December 25, 1945 in Centralia; and WHEREAS, Dike Eddleman will be remembered as the best athlete in the history of the University of Illinois at Champaign; his athletic career at the University of Illinois included 11 University varsity letters as well as setting Big Ten records for punting and returning as a member of the 1946 Big Ten championship football squad; he also set a record with an 88-yard punt against the University of Iowa, a record that still stands; in addition, he won five Big Ten individual titles in track and field, including an NCAA high jump championship; he closed out his track and field career by winning a silver medal at the 1948 Summer Olympic Games in London; and
[November 13, 2001] 22 WHEREAS, Dike Eddleman led the University of Illinois' basketball squad in scoring during two of his three seasons; he was an Associated Press Second Team All-American selection as a basketball forward in 1949; and WHEREAS, After graduating from the University of Illinois at Champaign, Mr. Eddleman enjoyed a career in the National Basketball League; during his tenure as a professional basketball player he averaged 8.4 points per game with a career total of 386 games while playing for the Tri-City Blackhawks (forerunner of the Atlanta Hawks), and the Fort Wayne Zollner Pistons (forerunner of the Detroit Pistons); on December 18, 1952, he set the NBA single-game scoring record for the season, scoring 48 points; he was later selected as a two time NBA All-Star; and WHEREAS, Mr. Eddleman was a member of the Centralia Sports Hall of Fame, the Illinois Sports Hall of Fame, the Illinois Basketball Coaches' Hall of Fame, the Tri-State Sports Hall of Fame (Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky), the National High School Sports Hall of Fame, the Drake Relays Hall of Fame, the University of Illinois All-Century Football Team, the USA Today All-Time Final Four Basketball Team, the State of Illinois Athletic Board, the Illinois High School Association of Athletics Hall of Fame Board, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, the Association of Retired National Basketball Players, and a charter member of Honor the Chief; and WHEREAS, In addition, Mr. Eddleman was the recipient of many honors including the Tribe of the Illinois, Ma-Wan-Da, Sachem, Chi Gamma Iota, University of Illinois Varsity "1" Man of the Year in 1993, and Champaign-Urbana Exchange Golden Deed Award Recipient in 1993; and WHEREAS, Thomas Eddleman was employed as the executive director of the Fighting Illinois Scholarship Fund where his fundraising efforts had generated almost $4.25 million; in addition, he served in the United States Army Air Corps and was a member of University Place Christian Church; and WHEREAS, The passing of Thomas Dwight Eddleman will be deeply felt by all who knew and loved him, especially his wife, Teddy; his son, Tom Eddleman; his daughters, Diana Lenzi, Nancy Hambright, and Kristy Stevenson; his sister, Josephine Brosnan; and his eight grandchildren; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with all who knew him, the death of Thomas Dwight Eddleman of Champaign, Illinois; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Thomas Dwight Eddleman with our sincere condolences. HOUSE RESOLUTION 462 Offered by Representative Poe: WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to honor milestone events in the lives of citizens of Illinois; and WHEREAS, Pastor Mark Emerson has faithfully served as Pastor of the Living Faith Baptist Church in Sherman, Illinois, since August 1991; and WHEREAS, Pastor Mark Emerson has demonstrated his many talents over the years, as pastor, preacher, teacher, vocalist, humorist, construction worker, shepherd, father, and friend; and WHEREAS, Pastor Mark Emerson has faithfully baptized more than 100 people and has caused the Living Faith Baptist Church congregation to grow from a mere handful to hundreds of members; and WHEREAS, Pastor Mark Emerson successfully led the congregation through a building project, completing a new building and embarking on the planned construction of an additional building to provide further space; and WHEREAS, Pastor Mark Emerson and his wife, Tammie, are truly God's servants and a gift sent to bless the Living Faith Baptist Church, and they and their family are loved more than words could ever express;
23 [November 13, 2001] therefore be it RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Pastor Mark Emerson on the 10th Anniversary of his service as pastor, and we declare August 25, 2001, as Pastor Mark Emerson Appreciation Day at the Living Faith Baptist Church in Sherman, Illinois; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Pastor Mark Emerson as an expression of our esteem. HOUSE RESOLUTION 463 Offered by Representative Bill Mitchell: WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are honored to recognize acts of heroism by a citizen of the State of Illinois; and WHEREAS, During the early morning hours of July 31, 2001, 11-year old Derrick Hinton was awakened by the smell of smoke and quickly notified his parents; and WHEREAS, Derrick, his parents, Brian and Amy, and his 3-year old brother, Briar, were able to escape their burning Shelbyville home safely; and WHEREAS, Derrick Hinton is entering the 6th grade this fall at Shelbyville-Moulton Middle School; he is an active member of the Shelbyville Baseball Little League and the Shelbyville Golf Club; and WHEREAS, Despite the tragedy and damage to the Hinton family home, the most important thing to Derrick was the safety of his entire family; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we honor the heroic and selfless actions of 11-year old Derrick Hinton after he rescued his family from their burning Shelbyville home during the early morning hours of July 31, 2001; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Derrick Hinton as an expression of our esteem. HOUSE RESOLUTION 464 Offered by Representative Flowers: WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to express their sincere condolences to the family and friends of Chicago Police Officer Eric Dwayne Lee, who was killed in the line of duty on August 19, 2001; and WHEREAS, Eric Dwayne Lee was the oldest of four children born to Bobby Lee and Anna Bates-Lee on October 11, 1963 in Chicago, Illinois; and WHEREAS, Eric Lee attended St. Carthage grammar school where he was an honor student; he was a 1981 graduate of St. Leo High School, where he received numerous awards and recognition for both academics and athletics; after graduation, he was accepted at the University of Illinois at Chicago and recently graduated Summa Cum Laude from Chicago State University, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in criminal justice in preparation for further advancement within the Chicago Police Department; and WHEREAS, Eric Lee was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps where he proudly served his country for four years, earning the rank of Corporal; and WHEREAS, Eric Lee joined the Chicago Police Department in December 1991, where he served in the 2nd district as a patrolman and the 7th district as a member of the tactical/gang unit, "The Englewood Rangers"; and WHEREAS, Eric Lee was a faithful member of Salem Baptist Church; and WHEREAS, The passing of Eric Dwayne Lee will be deeply felt by all who knew and loved him, especially his wife of eight years, Shawn S. Tinnelle; his daughter, Erica; his parents, Bobby and Anna Lee; his brothers, Mark (wife, Isslee), and Steven (wife, Shanita); his sister,
[November 13, 2001] 24 Michelle (husband, Damien); his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Jeanette and Joe Tinnelle; his niece, Isslee; his god children, Rori Ann and Torrey Lee Nalls; his close friends, Terance (wife, Robi Ann) Nalls; his aunts; his uncles; his cousins; his friends; and his many colleagues and friends in the Chicago Police Department, where his presence will be dearly missed; and WHEREAS, Eric Lee will be remembered as a loving son, brother, husband, father, colleague, and friend who always went beyond the call of duty at home, work, and in the community; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with all who knew him, the death of Chicago Police Officer, Eric Dwayne Lee; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Eric Dwayne Lee with our sincere condolences. HOUSE RESOLUTION 465 Offered by Representative Wojcik: WHEREAS, The institution of marriage is one of the cornerstones upon which our society is built, and a marriage that has achieved a notable longevity is truly a model for the people of the State of Illinois; and WHEREAS, It has come to our attention that Bud and Marinell Napier of Schaumburg, Illinois will celebrate the 50th anniversary of their marriage; and WHEREAS, Bud and Marinell Napier were united in holy matrimony on September 5, 1951 at St. Stanislaus Kostka in Chicago, Illinois; and WHEREAS, Both Bud and Marinell Napier were born in Chicago; they have resided in Schaumburg, Illinois for 38 years; and WHEREAS, Bud served for 21 years in the United States Military; he served for 3 and one-half years in France and 3 years in Germany, where he and Marinell adopted their 2 children, Donna and Richard; and WHEREAS, Bud and Marinell Napier are the loving grandparents of Michael, Brian, Justin, Richard, and Courtney; and WHEREAS, The respect for marriage reaches one of its highest plateaus when a couple such as Bud and Marinell Napier celebrate their golden wedding anniversary; and WHEREAS, Bud and Marinell Napier stand as examples of the best of our society, and their love and devotion to each other and to their family and friends serve as a reminder to all that hard work, dedication, and love can make a difference in today's world; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Bud and Marinell Napier on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary; that we commend them for achieving a long and happy marriage, blessed with children and grandchildren and rich in friendships; and that we wish them happiness and good health in the future; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Bud and Marinell Napier as an expression of our respect and esteem. HOUSE RESOLUTION 466 Offered by Representative Black: WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to recognize milestone events in the lives of the citizens of the State of Illinois; and WHEREAS, It has come to our attention that Vermilion County Recycling coordinator Lynn Wolgamot was recently recognized by the Illinois Recycling Association as the 2001 Recycler of the Year; and WHEREAS, Lynn Wolgamot has served as the Vermilion County Health Department's recycling coordinator since 1995; under her leadership, the department has developed seven drop-off sites across Vermilion County for residential recycling, as well as organized an appliance, hazardous waste, paint, oil, tire, electronic equipment and phone book
25 [November 13, 2001] recycling program; and WHEREAS, Lynn Wolgamot has been instrumental in bringing recycling to the attention of the public by relating it to other causes she is involved with; she has encouraged local organizations to use recycled items such as paint, clothing, backpacks, clipboards, and picture frames; and WHEREAS, Lynn Wolgamot organized a Recycled Style Show for the Festival of Tree Ladies' luncheon that exhibited the benefits of recycling; in addition, she has taken part in the Children's Safety Fair where she recruits kids to not only help her and their community, but to learn about recycling; and WHEREAS, Lynn Wolgamot has devoted a great deal of her time to developing creative ways of overcoming recycling challenges created in Vermilion County as well as providing the residents a valuable learning experience about the benefits of recycling; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Lynn Wolgamot on being recognized by the Illinois Recycling Association as the 2001 Recycler of the Year; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Lynn Wolgamot as an expression of our esteem. HOUSE RESOLUTION 467 Offered by Representative Stephens: WHEREAS, The members of this Body are honored to recognize significant milestones in the lives of the people of this State; and WHEREAS, It has come to our attention that Edna Liebig Baum of Lebanon, Illinois is celebrating the 100th anniversary of her birth; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Baum was born on August 17, 1901 in Kentucky; she was adopted by Henry and Minnie Liebig of Mascoutah in 1904; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Baum is a 1920 graduate of the Strassberger Conservatory of Music in St. Louis, where she played the piano; and WHEREAS, Edna Liebig Baum married the late Walter Baum of Lebanon in 1921; they are the parents of seven children; and WHEREAS, After her husband suffered an injury, Mrs. Baum worked to support her family at various department stores including Stix, Baer, Fuller, and Famous Barr and at Paris Cleaners in Lebanon until her retirement in 1964; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Baum is the proud grandmother of 27 grandchildren, the great grandmother of 36 great grandchildren, and the great-great grandmother of 2 great-great grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Baum is a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Lebanon; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Edna Liebig Baum on the occasion of her 100th birthday and extend to her our sincere best wishes for the future; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Edna Liebig Baum as an expression of our respect and esteem. HOUSE RESOLUTION 468 Offered by Representative O'Connor: WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to honor milestone events in the lives of the citizens of the State of Illinois; and WHEREAS, It has come to our attention that Jean Di Monte was named Riverside's Woman of the Year 2001, sponsored by the Riverside Township Chamber of Commerce and the Riverside Township Lions Club; and WHEREAS, Jean Mary Moran was born and raised in Ireland and came to live in Chicago in August, 1958; she worked for the Northern Trust Company and enrolled at DePaul University, where she took classes in elementary education and later, accounting; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Di Monte changed jobs and started working for United
[November 13, 2001] 26 Airlines in the accounting department; and WHEREAS, Jean Mary Moran married Ernie Di Monte in October, 1962; they are the proud parents of Cara, Ernie, Camille, and Tom; and WHEREAS, The Di Monte family joined Mater Christi parish and sent their children to Komarek School in North Riverside, where Jean became active in the Tabernacle Guild and the Komarek PTA; and WHEREAS, Ernie Di Monte began his own business, Ernest Di Monte & Associates, in 1969 and Jean became involved in the business; she later returned to school to finish her degree; she earned her degree in Business Administration from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 1980; and WHEREAS, In 1980, the VIP Party in North Riverside approached Mrs. Di Monte about running for the office of Village Trustee; she ran in April 1981 and earned a four year term as Village Trustee; during her tenure she helped make crucial decisions regarding the North Riverside Mall, the new recreation center and Village Hall, the destruction of the Melody Mill Ballroom, North Riverside park, and the Public Works facility; she spent countless hours working on the Personnel Policy and Procedure Manual, as well as bringing the code and ordinances book up to date; and WHEREAS, The Di Montes moved their business to Riverside, Illinois in 1982 and quickly became involved in the business community; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Di Monte was encouraged to become the Treasurer of the Riverside Chamber of Commerce and serve on the Board of Directors; and WHEREAS, The Caucus committee approached Mrs. Di Monte to run for Village Trustee in 1993 and she ran for office in April of that year and gained another 4-year term; during this term, she was appointed to the Roads Committee where she worked on a variety of new street projects, including Barrypoint Road, Riverside Road, Longcommon Road, and Delaplaine Road, and the location of the new water tower; and WHEREAS, In 1997, Mrs. Di Monte won a second term as Village Trustee; this term was full of many controversial decisions regarding the Public Works facility, plantings, the new water tower, the remodeling of the Police facility, reclaiming back railroad property and personnel replacement; and WHEREAS, After 8 years on the Village Board, Jean Di Monte retired from local politics in 2001; she plans to spend more time with her children and 10 grandchildren; in addition she is planning on traveling, practicing her oil painting, and studying foreign languages; and WHEREAS, Over the years, Jean Di Monte has been involved in several organizations, including as member of Frederick Law Olmsted Society FLOS, serving on the Executive Board from 1986 through 1991, including 4 years as Treasurer; she was a member of the RCC where she encouraged the Post Office to remain in Riverside, in addition she encouraged the business community to support the Riverside Arts Center as it became established and sought recognition in Riverside; she served as a member of the Economic Development Commission and acted as a liaison between the Chamber of Commerce and the Economic Development Commission; and she served as a member of the Riverside Garden Club, where she previously chaired the Plant Sale; and WHEREAS, In March, 2001, Jean Di Monte was the recipient of the Woman of Distinction Award presented by Lieutenant Governor Corrine Wood; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Jean Di Monte on being Riverside's Woman of the Year 2001 for her outstanding accomplishments and contributions to her community; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Jean Di Monte as an expression of our esteem. HOUSE RESOLUTION 469 Offered by Representative Curry: WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are
27 [November 13, 2001] honored to recognize notable citizens of the State of Illinois; and WHEREAS, Richard Carol "R.C." Smith was born on January 28, 1934 in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Earl Edward and Sylvia Dickson Smith; he attended Long Creek and Salem Grade Schools and graduated from Mt. Zion High School in 1952; he also attended Hannibal-LaGrange College and served in the United States Air Force; and WHEREAS, Mr. Smith began his career with the Wabash Railroad in 1951 as a laborer; he worked through the ranks and served as laborer, messenger, clerk, machine operator, Engineering Assistant, Labor & Material Analyst and ultimately retired as Assistant to the Division Engineer in 1989; in all, he worked for 39 years for the Wabash, Norfolk & Western and Norfolk-Southern Railways; and WHEREAS, Mr. Smith was elected Assistant Township Supervisor for Long Creek Township in 1961, where he served until 1970; and WHEREAS, In 1971, Mr. Smith was elected Mt. Zion Township Supervisor, the first Democrat to be elected to that post in more than 20 years; and WHEREAS, Mr. Smith was elected to the Macon County Board and served until 1998; he served as Chairman of the Macon County Board in 1985-1986; in addition, he served six terms as Vice Chairman of the Macon County Board; in total, Mr. Smith served a total of 28 years on the Macon County Board; and WHEREAS, In 1989, Mr. Smith was named Executive Director of the Decatur Area Labor-Management Committee, a position he held until his retirement on September 30, 1997; and WHEREAS, Mr. Smith has also served for many years as a Democratic Precinct Committeeman in Long Creek Township and as Chairman of the Long Creek Township Democratic Central Committee; and WHEREAS, Mr. Smith currently serves as Long Creek Township Clerk, where he was first elected in 1997; and WHEREAS, Mr. Smith is a member of numerous organizations, including Ionic Lodge 312 AF&AF, Masonic Lodge--Decatur, IOOF Lodge #300--Mt. Zion and the Illinois Old Time Fiddlers Association; in addition, he is the past president of the N&W Fellowship Club, a past 708 Mental Health Board Member, a past Trustee and President of the Long Creek Fire Protection District, an ordained Deacon since 1957, a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church, and an Adult Men's Sunday School Teacher for more than 40 years; he is also a member of the Township Officials of Illinois, and the Township Officials of Macon County, where he currently serves as Treasurer; and WHEREAS, Mr. Smith has been married to the former Wanda Jones since 1964; they are the proud parents of Bryan, Randy and Patty, and the proud grandparents of Brett, Nicole, Patti, Ashley and Courtney; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Richard Carol "R.C." Smith for his outstanding accomplishments and contributions to his community; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Richard Carol "R.C." Smith as an expression of our esteem. HOUSE RESOLUTION 470 Offered by Representative Lou Jones: WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to recognize milestone events in the lives of the citizens of the State of Illinois; and WHEREAS, It has come to our attention that Silas Purnell is retiring from the position of director of the Educational Services Division at Ada S. McKinley community Services, Inc., after 34 years of service; and WHEREAS, Silas Purnell was born on March 10, 1923 in Chicago; he is a graduate of the Chicago Public School System and received his bachelor's degree in business administration from the Tuskegee Institute; in addition, he served in the United States Air Force for 3 and one-half years; and
[November 13, 2001] 28 WHEREAS, Mr. Purnell was employed for 12 years with Coca Cola Bottling Company, where he served 10 of those years as Marketing Manager; and WHEREAS, In 1967, Mr. Purnell began his career at Ada S. McKinley after spending a year as a volunteer; his base of operations for the past 34 years was a basement level unit in the Dearborn Homes public housing development at 2961 South Dearborn Street on Chicago's South Side; and WHEREAS, During his tenure at Ada S. McKinley Community Services, Inc., Mr. Purnell instituted programs to get minority youth off the streets, encourage them to finish high school, and counsel and support their efforts to enroll in college; to date, he has helped over 50,000 young African-American men and women enroll in over 200 colleges and universities throughout the country and increased the retention rate of the students he has assisted to well over 50 percent with many continuing on to graduate and professional schools; and WHEREAS, Mr. Purnell uses a "no nonsense" approach to education; he counsels each student based on their academic and professional ambitions and gives them the encouragement, wisdom, and vision to accomplish their goals; and WHEREAS, In addition to his duties, Mr. Purnell has gone beyond the call of duty by helping less advantaged students with anything from busfare to eyeglasses and has been available to counsel on issues far beyond the classroom; and WHEREAS, Silas Purnell has served as a member of numerous organizations and volunteer services, including the National Association of College Admission Counselors, past chairman of the Human Relations Committee, member of the Veterans Committee, the Illinois Association of College Admissions Counselors, the National Scholarship and Service Fund for Negro Students, member of the Council for College Attendance, the Pullman Foundation, the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, board member for the Illinois Council for Educational Services, chairman for the National Coordinating Committee for Educational Services, the Illinois State Scholarship Commission, the Midwest Community Council, the National Association for Financial Aid to Minority Students, the Research Triangle Institute, member of the American Personnel and Guidance Association Non-White Concerns Division, the College Entrance Examination Board, member of Midwest Association of Student Financial Aid Opportunity Program Personnel, founder of Principal Scholars Program, Olive Harvey Community College, the Chicago City Colleges Career Center, chairman of the nominating committee for the Chicago City College Board of Trustees, member of the Chicago Urban League, member of the Council of College Attendance, board member of the Boys and Girls Club of Chicago, member of the Illinois Concerned Blacks in Higher Education, member of the Wendell Phillips High School Hall of Fame and Alumni, and member of Mid America Association of Educational Opportunity Program Personnel; and WHEREAS, In addition, Mr. Purnell has provided his time and service to the Illinois Department of Public Aid, the Illinois Board of Higher Education, Operation P.U.S.H. and the N.A.A.C.P; and WHEREAS, Silas Purnell will be remembered as a mentor, role model, and dedicated leader in the community whose determination helped and encouraged thousands of African-American youth to pursue their dreams and ambitions; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Silas Purnell on his retirement after 34 years of service as director of the Educational Services Division at Ada S. McKinley Community Services, Inc. and we wish him well in all of his future endeavors; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Silas Purnell as an expression of our esteem. HOUSE RESOLUTION 472 Offered by Representative Currie:
29 [November 13, 2001] WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to recognize milestone events in the lives of the citizens of the State of Illinois; and WHEREAS, Joyce Turner Hilkevitch, the founding president of Mostly Music, began her labor of love in 1973 when she gathered capacity crowds to a Hyde park mansion to hear first-rate chamber music; and WHEREAS, Today, nearly three decades later, Mostly Music continues to offer more than 25 concerts a season, showcasing gifted local performers for music lovers; and WHEREAS, Mostly Music also reaches out to seniors through its Magic Carpet series, presenting more than 80 concerts this year alone, and to young people through its Teen Art Apprenticeship in African-American Studies; and WHEREAS, Mostly Music organizes symposia with universities and other arts organizations to promote the understanding and appreciation of music and contributes significantly to the vitality of the music scene in Chicago; and WHEREAS, Joyce Turner Hilkevitch has served as Mostly Music's Executive Director, and certainly its creative inspiration, for almost three full decades; and WHEREAS, Joyce's decision to retire will not leave Mostly Music entirely in the lurch as its long-standing partnership with Northeastern Illinois University has resulted in a continuation of her program; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we salute Joyce Turner Hilkevitch on the occasion of her retirement and on the success of her 30-year venture in bringing such wonderful music to our ears; and be it further RESOLVED, That in our best a capella voices, we sing out our deepest gratitude to Joyce and our best wished for the continuing success of Mostly Music at Northeastern Illinois University; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Joyce Turner Hilkevitch as an expression of our esteem. HOUSE RESOLUTION 473 Offered by Representative Currie: WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to express their sincere condolences to the family and friends of Linnea Olga Anderson, who passed away on June 9, 2001; and WHEREAS, Linnea Anderson, the daughter of Swedish immigrants, was raised in Chicago, Illinois; she was the beloved wife of the late Douglas B. Anderson; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Anderson studied the organ for 10 years at the American Conservatory of Music, where she was a student of composer Leo Sowerby; she served as an organist at many churches during her life and was a longtime member of the Chicago Society of Women Organists; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Anderson became active in the League of Women Voters during the 1940s and served as president of its Woodlawn chapter; her interest in politics continued and she became the office manager for Hyde Park alderman Robert Merriam after his election in 1947 and there she set a strong standard for effective constituent service; and WHEREAS, For 15 years, Mrs. Anderson was the education director of the Hyde Park Cooperative Society, a supermarket where she strengthened her ties to the community, recognizing most shoppers by name; and during that period she organized a fundraising drive that enabled the Society to staunch the flow of red ink and move to new expanded quarters; and WHEREAS, During her retirement, Mrs. Anderson traveled the world with her husband until his death in 1986 and volunteered for the University of Chicago Service League, working at a resale shop through the 1980s and 1990s; she was honored as one of Hyde Park's outstanding citizens during a 1989 centennial celebration of the neighborhood's annexation by the city; and
[November 13, 2001] 30 WHEREAS, Linnea Anderson and her husband joined the First Unitarian Church of Chicago in 1950; she served the church as an occasional organist and worked on many committees; and WHEREAS, Linnea Anderson's skill at the organ and piano brought joy to audiences throughout her life, and her love of music was central to her being; she leaves as part of her legacy a devotion to musical expression among her many progeny; and WHEREAS, Linnea Anderson has been described as one of 39 pillars of Hyde Park-Kenwood, the pillars that are said to be essential to the development of a strong and cohesive community and, in a curious coincidence, Mrs. Anderson left at her death precisely 39 descendents including her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren; and WHEREAS, The passing of Linnea O. Anderson will be deeply felt by all who knew and loved her, especially her children, Shirley Murray, Doris (husband, Warren) Fraser, and Douglas C. Anderson; her 10 grandchildren; her 21 great grandchildren; and her 5 great-great grandchildren; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with all who knew her, the death of Linnea O. Anderson of Chicago, Illinois; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Linnea O. Anderson with our sincere condolences. HOUSE RESOLUTION 474 Offered by Representative Joseph Lyons: WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to recognize milestone events in the history of organizations in the State of Illinois; and WHEREAS, It has come to our attention that the Sauganash Woman's Club is celebrating its 75th anniversary on November 1, 2001; and WHEREAS, When the ladies first met in 1926 they began a long history of philanthropic works that included sending children to camp, endowing special causes, supporting local charities, providing scholarships, and even buying a seeing eye dog; the club's goal is to return such services to the local and larger community for which our members accept responsibility as good citizens; and WHEREAS, The Sauganash Woman's Club will celebrate its 75th anniversary with a Diamond Jubilee Luncheon at Monastero's Ristorante in Chicago; this year's theme, "This Small Band of Angels" pays homage to the group of neighborhood women who created the Sauganash Woman's Club and to the hardworking and generous core of members who sustain it; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate the Sauganash Woman's Club on the celebration of its 75th anniversary of service to the City of Chicago; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the Sauganash Woman's Club as an expression of our esteem. HOUSE RESOLUTION 475 Offered by Representative Novak: WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to express their sincere condolences to the family and friends of Wayne L. "Pete" Croft, who passed away on September 9, 2001; and WHEREAS, Wayne L. "Pete" Croft was born on November 29, 1926 in Springfield, Illinois to John and Sylvia Boggs Croft; he was married to the late Mary Agnes Gronewold in 1950; and WHEREAS, Mr. Croft, a lifelong resident of Springfield, was retired from Pillsbury Mills and had been serving as the doorman for the Illinois House of Representatives for the past 14 years; and WHEREAS, Mr. Croft was a member of Knox Presbyterian Church, past president and past secretary of Grainmillers Local 24, a former
31 [November 13, 2001] Democratic precinct committeeman, a member of American Legion Post 32, a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 437, and a United States Army veteran serving during World War II reconstruction; and WHEREAS, "Pete", well aware of his surroundings in hostile St. Louis Cardinals territory, passionately rallied support for his beloved Chicago Cubs; and WHEREAS, The passing of Wayne L. "Pete" Croft will be deeply felt by all who knew and loved him, especially his daughters, Mary (husband, Richard) Rogers, Barb (husband, Alan) Salm, and Debbie Slingerland; his 7 grandchildren; his 3 great-grandchildren; and his several nieces, nephews, and cousins; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with all who knew him, the death of Wayne L. "Pete" Croft of Springfield, Illinois; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Wayne L. "Pete" Croft with our sincere condolences. HOUSE RESOLUTION 477 Offered by Representative Novak: WHEREAS, On September 11, 2001, the United States of America was attacked by terrorists who hijacked four flights departing the east coast of the United States headed for destinations in California; and WHEREAS, The hijackers crashed two of the airliners into the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, one airliner into the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., and the fourth airliner crashed outside of Pittsburgh; and WHEREAS, The vicious attacks resulted in the collapse of the two 110-story World Trade Center towers causing mass destruction to the entire New York financial district; and WHEREAS, At least 266 passengers, flight attendants and pilots of the four hijacked planes perished in the attack and countless more individuals, including workers, bystanders, and rescuers lost their lives trapped in tons of rubble; and WHEREAS, Thousands of firefighters and police officers from all over the United States have responded to this tragedy by volunteering in the search and rescue efforts in New York, Washington, D.C. and Pennsylvania; they have willingly put their lives at risk in honor of their fallen comrades who lost their lives trying to rescue thousands of workers in the World Trade Center; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we applaud the selfless and heroic efforts of the thousands of firefighters and police officers across the United States who have aided the rescue efforts in New York, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania; and be it further RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be delivered to the President of the United States, the President pro tempore of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, and to each member of the Illinois congressional delegation. HOUSE RESOLUTION 478 Offered by Representative Dart: WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to recognize the honors and achievements of Illinois citizens; and WHEREAS, A tragedy befell our nation on Tuesday, September 11, 2001, in New York City, New York, on a scale unlike any other that has occurred in our country in recent times; and WHEREAS, Public safety professionals from the City of Chicago and Cook County responded to this tragedy with bravery by immediately going to New York City to volunteer assistance to their fallen brothers and sisters in their time of need; and WHEREAS, These volunteers included Cook County State's Attorney Tom
[November 13, 2001] 32 Biesty, Chicago Police Department Lieutenant James Maloney, Sergeant Ron Evans, Jr., Sergeant Sergio Rajkovich, Sergeant Anthony Wojick, Detective Thomas Ayers, Detective Daniel Engel, Detective Lorne Gushiniere, Detective Edwin Kaup, Detective Thomas McGann, Detective Joe Struck, Detective Denise Cannon, Detective Vidal Cordova, Officer Edmond Daly, Officer James R. Hoffheimer, Officer Barbara Martin, Officer James Parker, Officer Mike Parker, Officer Gabrielle Parker, Youth Officer John D. Paskey, Officer Eugene Posey, Officer Thomas Purtell, Officer Melvin Roman, Youth Officer Robert Soto, Sergeant Mark Vangiesen, Sergeant Kenneth Krok, Detective Ken Boudreau, Detective John Fitzsimmons, Detective Kevin Gyrion, Detective Raymond Kaminski, Detective Phillip Mannion, Detective John Riordan, Officer James Brady, Officer Matthew Martinez, Officer Kevin Morrison, and Officer Joseph O'Connor; and WHEREAS, These volunteers have returned to Illinois after a week of continuous assistance to the people of the City of New York and deserve our wholehearted thanks and gratitude for a job well-done; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we commend these volunteers and wish each one of them success in all of their future endeavors; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to each of the volunteers. HOUSE RESOLUTION 479 Offered by Representative Curry: WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to express their sincere condolences to the family and friends of the Reverend Martin B. Mangan, who passed away on September 14, 2001; and WHEREAS, Rev. Mangan was born on December 12, 1929 in Springfield, Illinois to Martin B. and Marie M. Mangan; he attended Mundelein Seminary and was ordained on May 1, 1957; and WHEREAS, During his career, Rev. Mangan served as an assistant to St. Joseph Church in Granite City from 1957 to 1958 and was a student of canon law at Gregorian University in Rome from 1958 to 1961; he served as Vice-Chancellor, Chancery, in Springfield from 1961 to 1968 and as Pastor of St. Joseph Church in Granite City from 1968 to 1972; he was Co-Administrator at St. Mary's Church in Taylorville from 1972 to 1977 and Administrator of St. Mary's Church in Mt. Sterling from 1977 to 1979; he served as Pastor of Holy Family Church in Mt. Sterling from 1979 to 1981, St. Paul's Church in Highland and St. James Church in St. Jacob from 1981 to 1986, Forty Martyrs Church in Tuscola from 1986 to 1991, and St. James Church in Decatur from 1991 to 1997; in addition, he served as Dean at Decatur Deanery from 1991 to 1996 and had been serving as Priest-Moderator at St. James Church from 1997 to 2001; and WHEREAS, Rev. Mangan was an outspoken proponent of social justice issues, including workers' rights, human rights, race relations, gender equality, war and peace, and the disparity between rich and poor; he served as a central figure for the past 10 years at St. James Catholic Parish and School and was an icon for organized labor in Decatur; and WHEREAS, Rev. Mangan was recently honored by the Decatur Trades & Labor Assembly, AFL-CIO; the Father Martin Mangan Humanitarian Award will in the future be presented to individuals who best exemplify Rev. Mangan's commitment to social justice issues and workers' rights; and WHEREAS, The passing of the Reverend Martin Mangan will be deeply felt by all who knew and loved him, especially his sisters, Mary Patricia Sullivan and Elizabeth Ann Finzer; his many nieces and nephews; and the many parishioners at St. James Catholic Church, where his presence will be deeply missed; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with all who knew him, the death of the Reverend Martin Mangan of Decatur, Illinois; and be it further
33 [November 13, 2001] RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of the Reverend Martin Mangan with our sincere condolences. HOUSE RESOLUTION 480 Offered by Representative Osterman - Dart: WHEREAS, On September 11, 2001, terrorists hijacked four civilian aircraft, two of which crashed into and destroyed the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City and other nearby buildings; and WHEREAS, As a result of those heinous attacks, hundreds of New York rescue personnel perished; and WHEREAS, Millions of citizens from the State of Illinois watched in astonished horror as these terrible events unfolded on live television; and WHEREAS, While grieving the loss of their New York City brethren, Firefighters from the State of Illinois quickly traveled to New York City to assist in rescue and recovery efforts; and WHEREAS, When they arrived at the scene of the terrible devastation, these dedicated men and women went to work wherever needed, ignoring the danger to themselves as they searched unstable structures for possible survivors, as well as clearing debris and performing other duties; and WHEREAS, Many more Firefighters from the State of Illinois have volunteered to help and are now prepared to travel to New York to lend a hand if needed; and WHEREAS, These courageous fire personnel, risking their lives and giving without hesitation of their own time and resources in responding to this crisis, represent the best of the State of Illinois, and indeed, the United States; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we honor the brave and selfless men and women of the various Fire Departments in the State of Illinois who have responded to these tragic events with courage, determination, and skill; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the State Fire Marshal and Illinois Fire Departments that sent volunteers to New York City as a token of our esteem, respect, and sincere appreciation. HOUSE RESOLUTION 481 Offered by Representative Hoffman: WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to recognize milestone events in the lives of the citizens of the State of Illinois; and WHEREAS, It has come to our attention that W. Arthur Parrish is retiring this year from the position of Vice President for Instruction after serving over 35 years in the areas of instruction and administration at Southwestern Illinois College; and WHEREAS, During his career at Southwestern Illinois College, Mr. Parrish served as department chair, associate dean, and dean of the Math and Science Department before taking on the position of Vice President of Instruction in 1999; as Vice President for Instruction, he chaired various committees and implemented the latest advances in technology at the school's three campuses; in addition, he was instrumental in reorganizing technical programs and restoring the Aviation Maintenance, Agriculture, Aviation Pilot Training and Aviation Electronics programs, as well as expanding the Cisco program, occupational certificates, and Distance Learning opportunities; and WHEREAS, Mr. Parrish was recognized as the 2001 Administrator of the Year on April 23, 2001 at the Annual Board of Trustees' Dinner; and WHEREAS, Over the course of 35 years, Mr. Parrish has developed an extensive list of accomplishments that has set the standard for present and future administrators at Southwestern Illinois College; and WHEREAS, Mr. Parrish plans to spend his retirement with his loving and very proud family, including his wife, Phyllis, his children,
[November 13, 2001] 34 Alison and David, and his three grandchildren; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate W. Arthur Parrish on his 35-year career in the areas of instruction and administration at Southwestern Illinois College and wish him well in all of his retirement endeavors; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to W. Arthur Parrish as an expression of our esteem. HOUSE RESOLUTION 482 Offered by Representative Brady: WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to recognize milestone events in the lives of the citizens of the State of Illinois; and WHEREAS, It has come to our attention that Gena Rawlins of Olympia High School recently won her third consecutive Class A State Track 400-Meter Dash Title; and WHEREAS, In front of a large audience at the 29th Class A State Track Meet, held at the O'Brien Stadium, Gena Rawlins put on an outstanding display of athleticism and sportsmanship as she became the first three-time Class A 400-Meter champion; and WHEREAS, Gena Rawlins built an early lead in the 400-Meter, but the gap shrunk as Aurora Central Catholic's Tominque Boatright evened the score; with 20 meters left, Ms. Rawlins tapped an unknown reserve of strength to respond and finish with a career best of 56.22 seconds; and WHEREAS, Although she fell short of the official meet record by two hundredths of a second, Gena Rawlins ascended the top spot on the awards podium, where she was applauded by her family, friends, coaches, teammates, and many well wishers on her outstanding accomplishments; and WHEREAS, In addition to her incredible feat, Gena Rawlins also served as a member of the State Championship 800 Relay Team and was named the 2001 Illinois High School Association Athlete of the Year; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Gena Rawlins on winning her third consecutive Class A State Track 400-Meter Dash Title; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Gena Rawlins as an expression of our esteem. HOUSE RESOLUTION 483 Offered by Representative Granberg: WHEREAS, On September 11, 2001, the United States of America was attacked by terrorists who hijacked four flights departing the east coast of the United States headed for destinations in California; and WHEREAS, The hijackers crashed two of the airliners into the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, one airliner into the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., and the fourth airliner crashed outside of Pittsburgh; and WHEREAS, The vicious attacks resulted in the collapse of the two 110-story World Trade Center towers causing mass destruction to the entire New York financial district; and WHEREAS, At least 266 passengers, flight attendants and pilots of the four hijacked planes perished in the attack and countless more individuals, including workers, bystanders, and rescuers lost their lives trapped in tons of rubble; and WHEREAS, Thousands of firefighters and police officers from all over the United States have responded to this tragedy by volunteering in the search and rescue efforts in New York, Washington, D.C. and Pennsylvania; they have willingly put their lives on the line to search for their fallen comrades who lost their lives trying to rescue thousands of workers in the World Trade Center; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SECOND
35 [November 13, 2001] GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we applaud the selfless and heroic efforts of the thousands of firefighters and police officers across the United States who have aided the rescue efforts in New York, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania; and be it further RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be delivered to the President of the United States, the President pro tempore of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, and to each member of the Illinois congressional delegation. HOUSE RESOLUTION 484 Offered by Representative Madigan: WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to express their sincere condolences to the family and friends of former Illinois State Representative, Clyde Lee Choate, who passed away on October 5, 2001; and WHEREAS, Mr. Choate represented Union County in the Illinois General Assembly for 30 years, where he vigorously fought for the interests of Southern Illinois; and WHEREAS, Clyde Lee Choate was born in West Frankfort, Illinois on June 28, 1920, one of 12 children of a coal miner, and lived most of his life in Anna, Illinois; and WHEREAS, During World War II, Mr. Choate entered the United States Army as a Private and left with the rank of Staff Sergeant, having refused a battlefield promotion; he participated in the invasions of North Africa, Italy, France, and Germany, and won numerous citations for bravery including the Congressional Medal of Honor for his single-handed attack that destroyed a German tank; and WHEREAS, On his return home, Mr. Choate married Madonna Rose in Carbondale in 1947, the same year he won a seat in the Illinois House, which he held for the next 30 years; as a Representative, Mr. Choate championed issues such as funding for mental health programs and for Southern Illinois University; he was selected to serve as both majority and minority leader during his tenure in the House of Representatives; and WHEREAS, The passing of Clyde Lee Choate will be deeply felt by all who knew and loved him, especially his wife, Madonna; his daughters, Elizabeth Ellen Wood and Kim Hughey; his sisters, Creta Yates, Dortha Ballance, and Ethel Marie Marlow; his brother, Thomas Choate; his grandchildren; and his friends and former colleagues in the Illinois House of Representatives; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with all who knew him, the death of former Illinois legislator Clyde Lee Choate; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Clyde Lee Choate with our sincere condolences. HOUSE RESOLUTION 485 Offered by Representative Black: WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to recognize excellence in the field of education; and WHEREAS, The Association of Community Colleges' Trustees will present John Hoagland, a science instructor at Danville Area Community College, with the William H. Meardy Faculty Member Award during ceremonies at the association's annual convention in San Diego on October 13, 2001; he was nominated for the award by his colleagues, who praised his commitment to the almost 15,000 students that he has instructed in the course of his tenure; and WHEREAS, John Hoagland received his bachelor's degree in 1962 and his master's degree in 1964 from Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana; both of his degrees are in science education, with a specialization in chemistry and biology; and WHEREAS, John Hoagland has taught basic biology, molecular biology
[November 13, 2001] 36 and zoology at Danville Area Community College for the past 34 years; and WHEREAS, Mr. Hoagland serves in many statewide organizations committed to the community college experience; in addition, he is active in his community and he farms and raises cattle near Covington, Indiana; and WHEREAS, Mr. Hoagland is known for bringing examples of the everyday world into his classroom; for more than 25 years, during spring break, he has taken groups of students and colleagues to the American Southwest for a week of exploration in three of the four major desert areas of the United States; and WHEREAS, In June 2001, Mr. Hoagland was awarded the Association of Community Colleges' Trustees Faculty Member of the Year Award for the Central Region, which includes more than 200 two-year institutions in nine Midwestern states; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate John Hoagland on being the recipient of the William H. Meardy Faculty Member Award given by the Association of Community Colleges' Trustees in recognition of his dedicated teaching career; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to John Hoagland as an expression of our esteem. HOUSE RESOLUTION 486 Offered by Representative McGuire: WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to recognize milestone events in the history of organizations in the State of Illinois; and WHEREAS, It has come to our attention that St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Joliet, Illinois is commencing its Sesquicentennial Celebration this year; and WHEREAS, In November 1851, a group of fifty immigrant Germans from Bavaria, Alsace-Lorraine, Prussia and the Rhine Province met to discuss forming a new parish; and WHEREAS, The Right Reverend Van de Velde, Bishop of Chicago, laid the cornerstone for St. John the Baptist Catholic Church on April 18, 1852 on the southwest corner of Hickory and Division Streets; the Reverend Caspar Mueller was appointed as the first resident pastor; and WHEREAS, In May of 1863, Sister Alfred Moes arrived to serve the new parish and became the founder of the Sisters of St. Francis Mary Immaculate in 1867; and WHEREAS, The cornerstone for the St. John the Baptist Catholic Church's present location was laid August 15, 1866 by the Very Reverend Dennis Dunne, Victar General of the diocese; and WHEREAS, On December 22, 1876, the Reverend Gerard Becher, OFM, became the first Franciscan pastor of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church; and WHEREAS, Throughout its 150 years of service, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church has welcomed parishioners of all ethnic origins, including the Hispanic community by adding Spanish speaking masses and Hispanic celebrations; and WHEREAS, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church opened its 150 year anniversary with the Reverend Joseph L. Imesch presiding at a mass on the grounds of the Sisters of St. Francis motherhouse on June 24, 2001, also known as the Feast of John the Baptist; and WHEREAS, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church will celebrate their sesquicentennial anniversary from June 24, 2001 through June 24, 2002 with prayer, dance, song, memorials, and reunions; and WHEREAS, As part of the year long Sesquicentennial Celebration, a recognition dinner honoring the Franciscan Friars and Sisters who have been part of the faith community at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church will be held on October 13, 2001; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate St. John the Baptist Catholic Church on the celebration of 150 years of
37 [November 13, 2001] service to the Joliet community; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Father Ed Shea, OFM, Pastor of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. HOUSE RESOLUTION 487 Offered by Representative Hannig: WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to express their sincere condolences to the family and friends of Maynard C. Becker of Mount Olive, Illinois, who passed away on October 6, 2001; and WHEREAS, Maynard C. Becker was born on March 28, 1914 in Mount Olive to Edward Herman and Minnie Keune Becker; he married Elizabeth Jane Potts in 1939 in Huntington, West Virginia; and WHEREAS, Mr. Becker attended Mount Olive Grade School and graduated from Mount Olive High School in 1931; he attended the University of Illinois and transferred to Millikin University, where he graduated in 1935; he received his mortuary degree from Hohenschuh-Carpenter College of Embalming in St. Louis; and WHEREAS, In 1938, Mr. Becker opened a funeral home in Taylorville along with his partner, Wilbert Ross; in 1940, they sold the Taylorville funeral home and opened Ross and Becker Funeral Home in Litchfield; in 1949, Mr. Becker left Litchfield to join his father at Becker and Son Funeral Home; in addition, he drove an ambulance at all three locations for more than 40 years; and WHEREAS, Mr. Becker was a life member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Mount Olive, the first president of the Mount Olive Ambulance Association, the current president of the Mount Olive Cemetery Board, a former exalted ruler of the Litchfield Elks Club, a life member of the Mount Olive Turner Hall, and a 60-year member of the National and Illinois Funeral Director's Association; and WHEREAS, The passing of Maynard C. Becker will be deeply felt by all who knew and loved him, especially his wife, Elizabeth; his daughters, Jane Becker and Judy (husband, Ken) Hinkley; his son, Ed (wife, Shelley) Becker; his 8 grandchildren; his 10 great-grandchildren; and his brother, Dr. Vernon (wife, Bettye) Becker; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with all who knew him, the death of Maynard C. Becker of Mount Olive, Illinois; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Maynard C. Becker with our sincere condolences. HOUSE RESOLUTION 488 Offered by Representative Feigenholtz: WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to recognize milestone events in the history of organizations in the State of Illinois; and WHEREAS, It has come to our attention that Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its incorporation; and WHEREAS, Chicago Union Hospital opened its doors in 1901 on the same site where Illinois Masonic Hospital stands today; it consisted of a single two-and-a-half story wooden house with 17 rooms and had a 30-bed capacity with the average cost of a ward bed at $7 per week; a fire later destroyed the main building of the hospital in 1905; and WHEREAS, A new state-of-the-art hospital building opened in 1909; the hospital was equipped with an x-Ray machine and an increased number of beds; and WHEREAS, By 1921, the Illinois Masonic Hospital Association purchased Chicago Union Hospital for $100,000; the new hospital was dedicated to providing care to the approximately 60,000 Masons in the Chicago area and their families, as well as the residents of the surrounding communities; in 2000, Illinois Masonic joined Advocate
[November 13, 2001] 38 Health Care Systems and officially became Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center; and WHEREAS, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center has grown over the past century into a major teaching hospital that provides tertiary services to the communities on the North Side of Chicago; today it continues its commitment to improve the health of the patients and community it serves; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center on the celebration of its 100th anniversary of service to the residents of Chicago; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the President of the Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center as an expression of our esteem. HOUSE RESOLUTION 489 Offered by Representative Granberg: WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are honored to recognize the members of the Centralia City Fire Department and the Fire Protection District who risk their lives on a daily basis for the residents of Centralia, Illinois; and WHEREAS, At the 75th Annual Centralia Halloween Parade on October 27, 2001, the city of Centralia has included a special tribute to the selfless acts of the emergency responders who lost their lives during the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001; and WHEREAS, Seven fire departments will be among the parade's many units that will form a single unit and proceed in silence in a final tribute to their comrades who had perished; and WHEREAS, The parade will also serve as a posthumous tribute to the late Gib Lynch of the Centralia Fire Protection District, who had recently passed away; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we thank and honor the members of the Centralia City Fire Department and the Fire Protection District for their selfless acts of duty to the residents of Centralia, Illinois; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the Centralia City Fire Department and the Fire Protection District as an expression of our esteem. HOUSE RESOLUTION 490 Offered by Representative Granberg: WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to recognize milestone events in the lives of the citizens of the State of Illinois; and WHEREAS, It has come to our attention that Maryann Langenfeld was recently named as Centralia Business and Professional Women's Club 2001 Woman of the Year; and WHEREAS, Maryann Langenfeld, who has dedicated much of her personal and professional time to educational and charitable efforts for many organizations in the Centralia area, received the honor at the Business and Professional Women's Club Brunch on October 14, 2001, surrounded by her family and friends; and WHEREAS, Maryann Langenfeld is a teacher with a doctor of philosophy degree; she teaches physical education and health classes, with an emphasis on the special needs of an adaptive physical education program; she has organized and led many clubs and organizations to successful events in raising money for projects to benefit children, adults, and senior citizens; and WHEREAS, Mary Langenfeld has been involved in numerous community organizations; including St. Mary's/Good Samaritan Hospital Development Council, the Relay for Life Steering Committee, the American Heart Association Heart Walk, the Centralia Area United Fund, the Salvation
39 [November 13, 2001] Army Advisory Board, the Kaskaskia College Foundation Board of Directors, the Centralia Cultural Society, the Project Pride Committee, the Centralia Junior Women's Club, the Healthcare Foundation of Marion, Clinton, and Jefferson Counties, the Centralia Jaycees Charitable Foundation, the Centralia Recreation Board, the Special Olympics, the Centralia Sports Hall of Fame Committee, the American Red Cross and American Red Cross Blood Procurement Committee, and the Centralia Historical Society Fundraising Committee; and WHEREAS, In addition, Maryann Langenfeld donates her time to St. Mary's Hospital Auxiliary Pink Ladies, Balloon Fest, Tri Chi Sorority, the Meadow Woods Country Club and Ladies Golf Association, Greenview Golf Course Ladies Golf League, Southern Illinois Ladies Golf Association, the KC Foundation 35th Anniversary Steering Committee; and the First United Methodist Church; and WHEREAS, Maryann Langenfeld has received several awards, recognitions and honors, including, Outstanding Woman of the Year for her many civic, community, and professional contributions and achievements, golf awards, being named to the governors committee on the handicapped in recognition of her dedication and service to special needs individuals; being appointed teacher of the pilot program for the State of Illinois in adaptive physical education held at Centralia High School, being chosen as a presenter at the Illinois Association of Health, Physical Education and Recreation Convention; and having the Adaptive Physical Education program she taught at Centralia High School serve as a subject of a film produced by the State of Illinois; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Maryann Langenfeld on being chosen as Centralia Business and Professional Women's Club 2001 Woman of the Year; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Maryann Langenfeld as an expression of our esteem. HOUSE RESOLUTION 491 Offered by Representative Granberg: WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to recognize milestone events in the lives of the citizens of the State of Illinois; and WHEREAS, It has come to our attention that Frank M. Clark has been appointed to the position of president of ComEd; and WHEREAS, Frank M. Clark is president of ComEd and senior vice president of Exelon Corporation and Exelon Energy Delivery, which is the distribution business unit for Exelon Corporation headquartered in Chicago, Illinois; and WHEREAS, A principal subsidiary of Exelon Corporation, ComEd is engaged in the production, purchase, transmission, distribution, and sale of electricity to wholesale and retail customers; with nearly 8,000 employees, ComEd provides service across one-fifth of Northern Illinois, serving approximately 3.4 million customers or 70 percent of the State's population; and WHEREAS, In addition to the role of ComEd President, Mr. Clark is responsible for Marketing Services and Property Management for all of Exelon Energy Delivery, which includes both ComEd and PECO Energy, based in southeastern Pennsylvania; and WHEREAS, Prior to his appointment as President, Mr. Clark served as Executive Vice President responsible for various ComEd functions including: Customer Service Operations; Marketing and Sales; Regulatory; Governmental and Community Affairs; Distribution Support Services; Communications Services; Labor Relations; Human Resources; and Information Technology; since joining ComEd in 1966, he has held various positions in both corporate support and line functions; and WHEREAS, Mr. Clark serves in the board of directors for Metropolitan Family Services, Governors State University Foundation, the Illinois State Chamber of Commerce, and the Chicago Legal Clinic, and on the board of trustees of Roosevelt University and the Adler
[November 13, 2001] 40 Planetarium; he is also a member of the Chicago Bar Association, The Economic Club of Chicago, and the Executives' Club of Chicago; and WHEREAS, Mr. Clark received both his law and business administration degrees from DePaul University; and WHEREAS, Mr. Clark was born in Chicago, Illinois and resides in Hazel Crest with his wife; they are the parents of two sons, Frank III and Steve; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Frank M. Clark on his new appointment as President of ComEd and we wish him well in his new venture; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Frank M. Clark as an expression of our esteem. HOUSE RESOLUTION 492 Offered by Representative Hartke: WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to recognize milestone events in the lives of the citizens of the State of Illinois; and WHEREAS, It has come to our attention that Roy Midgett is retiring from his duties as President of Robinson Unit #2 School Board of Education on November 19, 2001; and WHEREAS, Mr. Midgett was appointed to the Robinson Unit #2 School Board of Education in 1969; during his 33 years of service to the School Board Mr. Midgett has witnessed many changes, including the construction of Nuttall Middle School in 1971, the renovation of each school building in the district, and most recently he was instrumental in the planning for the new high school which will break ground in the spring of 2002; he has served as President of the Robinson Unit #2 School Board of Education at different intervals for approximately 15 years; and WHEREAS, In addition, Roy Midgett has served on the Illinois Association of School Board Directors for the past 16 years; and WHEREAS, Although Mr. Midgett was sometimes at the center of controversy he has been quoted on several occasions as saying, "Whatever is best for the students"; and WHEREAS, Mr. Midgett serves as a member of many organizations, including as Pastor/Parish Committee Chairman of the South Union Methodist Church, has been a Mason with a 3rd Degree Blue Lodge for 52 years, and served as a Trustee for the Flat Rock Fire Department for 33 years; and WHEREAS, Prior to his tenure at Robinson Unit #2 School Board of Education, Mr. Midgett served in the Merchant Marine during World War II and served in the United States Army as a Staff Sergeant during the Korean Conflict; in addition, he worked at the Texaco refinery in Lawrenceville for 34 years; he currently raises cattle on farmland that has been in the Midgett family since 1842; and WHEREAS, Roy Midgett is supported by his loving and very proud family, who include his wife of 48 years, Patty, and his children, Chuck, Pam, and Carla; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Roy Midgett on his forthcoming retirement from his duties as President of Robinson Unit #2 School Board of Education and we wish him well in all of his future endeavors; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Roy Midgett as an expression of our esteem. HOUSE RESOLUTION 493 Offered by Representative Morrow: WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to express their sincere condolences to the family and friends of Bertha Maye Seay-Harris, who passed away on October 14, 2001; and WHEREAS, Bertha Mae Seay-Harris was born on October 8, 1934 in
41 [November 13, 2001] Mattoon, Illinois; she was a 1951 graduate of Englewood High School; and WHEREAS, Bertha Maye Seay-Harris was employed at Chicago State University in 1979 as a tutor in the Reading Department and later as the Program Assistant with the Child Safety Program in the Psychology Department until her retirement in 1999; and WHEREAS, Bertha Maye Seay-Harris was very involved in the lives of her three children; education was extremely important to her and she inspired her children and those around her to strive for excellence; and WHEREAS, As a community leader, Bertha Maye Seay-Harris fought for the construction of Percy L. Julian High School, Medgar Evers Elementary School and the Carter G. Woodson Regional Library and the addition, which included a gymnasium, to the Wacker Elementary School; and WHEREAS, Bertha Maye Seay-Harris was a gifted musician who learned to play the piano at an early age; in addition, she was a great cook and she enjoyed creating beautiful flower and wedding arrangements; and WHEREAS, The passing of Bertha Maye Seay-Harris will be deeply felt by all who knew and loved her, especially her sons, Calvin (wife, Paulette) Harris and Darryl Harris; her daughter, Sherri (husband, Charles) Harris-Morrow; her grandchildren, Nicole, Dawn, Felicia, Sonia, Christopher, Charles IV, Michael, Stephen, Robert, and Eric; her sister, Carol; her step-daughters, Mary Harris and Beverly (husband, Ricardo) Harris-Fleming; her step-son, Albert Jr. (wife, Inez) Harris; her nieces, Marva (husband, Greg) Pearson, Karen Vickers, Eugenia Rollins, and Stephanie Phillips; her nephews, Victor Rollins and Joseph Recca; her great-grandchildren, Blake and Eric Jr.; her special friends, Mary Ann Cook, Elmer J. Atkinson, Dr. Cecil Hale, Attorney. Christopher Watts, Enid Senior, Billy Tolliver, and Marilyn Jones-Johnson; and a host of relatives, friends, neighbors, and others whose lives she touched; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with all who knew her, the death of Bertha Maye Seay-Harris of Chicago, Illinois; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Bertha Maye Seay-Harris with our sincere condolences. HOUSE RESOLUTION 494 Offered by Representative O'Connor: WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to recognize milestone events in the lives of the citizens of the State of Illinois; and WHEREAS, It has come to our attention that Lawrence D. Bell, Facilities Director at MacNeal Health Network, is the recipient of the Berwyn Development Corporation's 2001 "Charles E. Piper Award"; and WHEREAS, The "Charles E. Piper Award" recognizes those individuals whose achievements and contributions toward the growth and development of Berwyn's business community best exemplify the spirit of the original Berwyn developer; and WHEREAS, Born and raised in the Detroit suburbs, Lawrence Bell received his bachelor's and master's education at the University of Michigan; and WHEREAS, Mr. Bell has been associated with MacNeal Health Network for the past 22 years; he currently serves as Facilities Director, and has had responsibilities for the Finance, Ancillary Service, and Support Services departments; prior to his tenure with MacNeal Health Network, he worked for 3 years at Providence Hospital in Southfield, Michigan and consulted for 5 years; and WHEREAS, Mr. Bell serves as a member of many organizations, including as Chairperson and past president of the Berwyn Development Corporation, vice president of the PAV YMCA, counselor and program leader for One Step at a Time, and a volunteer at MacNeal Hospice; in addition, Mr. Bell has provided his services to West Towns VNA, West
[November 13, 2001] 42 Towns Hospice, Children's Memorial Medical Center, and the Morton College Foundation; and WHEREAS, In his free time, Lawrence Bell enjoys running, playing golf, and reading mystery and history novels; and WHEREAS, The Berwyn Development Corporation will honor the service and contributions of Lawrence D. Bell at its 16th Annual "Charles E. Piper Award" Dinner on November 3, 2001; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Lawrence D. Bell on being the recipient of the "Charles E. Piper Award" given by the Berwyn Development Corporation for his business achievements in the community; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Lawrence D. Bell as an expression of our esteem. HOUSE RESOLUTION 496 Offered by Representative Dart: WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to express their sincere condolences to the family and friends of Betty Harnedy, who passed away on April 18, 2001; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Harnedy served as Administrative Assistant to the Principal for 34 years at Mt. Carmel High School in Chicago; during her tenure, she served seven different principals and countless numbers of students at Mt. Carmel High School; and WHEREAS, Betty Harnedy was a great teacher and a good friend to everyone she encountered; she was truly the "Flower of Carmel"; and WHEREAS, The passing of Betty Harnedy will be deeply felt by all who knew and loved her, especially her husband, William "Red" Harnedy; her children, Bill, Maureen, Jack, and Kevin; and her 10 grandchildren; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with all who knew her, the death of Betty Harnedy of Chicago, Illinois; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Betty Harnedy with our sincere condolences. HOUSE RESOLUTION 499 Offered by Representative Leitch - Capparelli: WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to express their sincere condolences to the family and friends of Judith Mudd, who passed away on August 18, 2001; and WHEREAS, Judith Mudd was born on July 20, 1937 in Peoria, Illinois to Carroll and Thelma Nofsinger; she married Joseph Charles Mudd on November 6, 1954; and WHEREAS, Judith Mudd attended Manual High School; she held a beautician's license in the State of Illinois and Florida; and WHEREAS, Judith Mudd was active in politics and was an active campaigner; she was opinionated and kept track of current events; and WHEREAS, Judith Mudd enjoyed her hobbies of bowling and golfing and was a member of the Peoria Women's Bowling League; in addition, she was a lover of animals and little children; and WHEREAS, The passing of Judith Mudd will be deeply felt by all who knew and loved her, especially her husband, Joseph Mudd; her sons, Joseph (wife, Cheryl) Mudd and Timothy (wife, Janice) Mudd; her daughter, Elizabeth (husband, Mark) Christensen; her sisters, Audrey Bohm and Sheila (husband, William) Siebenthal; her grandchildren, Ashley and Lindi; and her great grandchildren, Ryleigh and Thomas; and WHEREAS, Judith Mudd will be remembered by all who loved her as a pretty little girl with a big smile; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with all who knew her, the death of Judith Mudd of Peoria, Illinois; and be it further
43 [November 13, 2001] RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Judith Mudd with our sincere condolences. HOUSE RESOLUTION 500 Offered by Representative Burke: WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to recognize milestone events in the lives of the citizens of the State of Illinois; and WHEREAS, It has come to our attention that Charlice Martin is retiring from her duties as a Child Welfare Nurse Specialist with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services-Cook South region; and WHEREAS, Charlice Martin is a graduate of St. Vincent DePaul Hospital School of Nursing in St. Louis, Missouri; she earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at St. Louis University in St. Louis and her Master's Degree in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing from St. Xavier College in Chicago; and WHEREAS, During her 42-year career as a nurse, Charlice Martin served as a staff nurse and head nurse in the Orthopedic Unit of DePaul Hospital in St. Louis, as the Nursing Supervisor in the DD Division with the Department of Mental Health in St. Louis, and as the Administrative Supervisor at the Malcolm Bliss Mental Health Center of the Department of Mental Health in St. Louis; in addition, she served as a staff nurse in the Psychiatric and Psychoanalytic Institute of Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago, as a staff nurse and Program Director of Adult Services at the Charter Barclay Psychiatric Hospital in Chicago, as a staff nurse in the Mental Health Department at Great Lakes Naval Base in North Chicago, as a staff nurse in the Cermak Health Services at Cook County Jail, and currently as a Child Welfare Nurse Specialist with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services-Cook South region; and WHEREAS, In addition to her nursing duties, Charlice Martin served on the Board of Directors for the Chicago Nurses Association and the RC 23 Illinois State Employed Nurses, as Commissioner of the Commission on Continuing Education of the Illinois Nurses Association, and as the Child Welfare Specialist Nursing Union Representative with the Illinois Nurses Association and the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services; in addition, she serves as a community member of the Edwards Grammar School Local School Council and is a guest lecturer at Forest Park Junior College in St. Louis, Guangzhou University in Guangzhou, China, and the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services CORE Training in Chicago; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Charlice Martin for her 42 years of dedication and service in the field of nursing and upon her forthcoming retirement as Child Welfare Nurse Specialist with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Charlice Martin as an expression of our esteem. HOUSE RESOLUTION 501 Offered by Representative Brosnahan: WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to recognize milestone events in the lives of the citizens of the State of Illinois; and WHEREAS, It has come to our attention that Donald Bylut, the Evergreen Park Community High School District 231 Board of Education Secretary, will be completing his term on the Board on November 13, 2001; and WHEREAS, Mr. Bylut was elected in 1993 and re-elected in 1997; from 1995 through 2001, he has served as Board Secretary; and WHEREAS, Over the course of his tenure, Donald Bylut has made many contributions on behalf of the students of Evergreen Park Community
[November 13, 2001] 44 High School; his service will be dearly missed; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Donald Bylut for his dedication and service as Evergreen Park Community High School District 231 Board of Education Secretary and we wish him well in all of his future endeavors; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Donald Bylut as an expression of our esteem. HOUSE RESOLUTION 502 Offered by Representative Granberg: WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to express their sincere condolences to the family and friends of Lowell Masters, who passed away on October 18, 2001; and WHEREAS, Lowell Masters was born on September 17, 1911 in Woodlawn, Illinois to Raymond and Alice Masters; he married Eileen Kern on February 9, 1935 in Marion County; and WHEREAS, Mr. Masters worked at Siegler Heater Company, Centralia Cab Company, and Wimberly Bus Service; he was a United States Army veteran of World War II, serving with General George Patton's 3rd Army in the Battle of the Bulge; in addition, he was a member of Donoho Prairie Christian Church; and WHEREAS, The passing of Lowell Masters will be deeply felt by all who knew and loved him, especially his wife Eileen Masters; his son, Lowell Kern (wife, Betty) Masters; his daughter, May Etta Chapman; his brothers, Ray Masters and Roy Masters; his sisters, Erma Seagraves and Margie Elliston; his grandchildren, Greg Masters, Marlena Pate, and Kayla Thomas; and his great-grandchildren, James Masters, Debbie Masters, Tyson Thomas, Taylor Thomas, Christy Pate, Adam Pate, and Joshua Pate; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with all who knew him, the death of Lowell Masters of Centralia, Illinois; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Lowell Masters with our sincere condolences. HOUSE RESOLUTION 504 Offered by Representative Lou Jones: WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are honored to recognize significant milestones in the lives of the people of this State; and WHEREAS, It has come to our attention that Etta Moten Barnett is celebrating the 100th anniversary of her birth; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Barnett was born in 1901 in San Antonio, Texas, the only child of the Rev. and Mrs. Freeman Franklin Moten; she attended school in Waco, Texas, Los Angeles, California, and Kansas City, Kansas, and received her bachelor of arts degree in voice from the University of Kansas in 1931; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Barnett was successful in breaking down a major motion picture barrier for black actresses in 1933, when she appeared in an uncredited cameo role in Busby Berkeley's "Gold Diggers of 1933", where she sang the chorus of a torch song lamenting the pain the Depression caused the veterans of World War I; her other credits include "Flying Down to Rio", and Broadway's "Porgy and Bess", "Fast and Furious", 'Sugar Hill", "Zombie", and "Lysistrate";and WHEREAS, Soon after her first movie roles, Etta Moten married Claude A. Barnett, the founder and first director of the Associated Negro Press, the nation's first news-gathering organization for the American black press; along with her husband, Mrs. Barnett served as an Ambassador of Good Will for the United States at the independence celebrations of Ghana, Nigeria, and Zambia, and at the 1960 inauguration of the first president of Ghana and made other official visits to African capitals; and
45 [November 13, 2001] WHEREAS, Mrs. Barnett's performing arts career moved to the concert stage after her marriage; she has performed in symphony concerts and music festivals, and on stage at 40-plus colleges and universities on tours in Canada, Argentina, and Brazil and in West African countries, and as an artist in residence at two universities; she hosted her own radio show, "I Remember When with Etta Moten", on an NBC affiliate station in Chicago, through which she was heard in 38 states; she also worked as a staff assistant to Meredith Wilson with NBC Television and served as a narrator for Radio City's coast-to-coast Grand Opening; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Barnett has participated in many civic organizations throughout her life; she is a Trustee of the African American Institute in New York City, a member of the National Council for Community Services to International Visitors, a founding member of the Women's Board of the Field Museum of Natural History, a member of the Board of Directors of the National Association of Negro Musicians, a founding member of the Women's Board of Lyric Opera, a member of WTTW/Chicago, a member of the DuSable Museum, a former trustee and laureate of the Lincoln Academy of Illinois, and a board member for other Chicago-area organizations and institutions; in addition, she is a life member of the National Council of Negro Women, the NAACP, and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Barnett's many honors include a Citation in Fine Arts from the University of Kansas, a Distinguished Citation for Services from the National Association of Business and Professional Women, a Woman of the Year Award from Region VI of Hadassah, and honorary degrees from Atlanta University, Northeastern Illinois University, the University of Illinois at Chicago, and Lincoln University; and WHEREAS, Etta Moten Barnett will be celebrating her 100th birthday surrounded by family and friends on November 11, 2001 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Etta Moten Barnett on the occasion of her 100th birthday and extend to her our sincere best wishes for the future; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Etta Moten Barnett as an expression of our respect and esteem. HOUSE RESOLUTION 505 Offered by Representative Myers: WHEREAS, Dr. Donald S. Spencer began serving as President of Western Illinois University in 1994; and WHEREAS, Dr. Spencer has been an inspirational and innovative leader of the University, responsible for the creation of several unique and highly successful programs and policies designed to provide benefits to students, parents, the University, and the State of Illinois; among those are a timely degree-completion program called GradTrac, the benefits of which include significant financial-aid savings to the State, a guaranteed four year tuition, fee, room and board program (the first of its kind in the nation); and a highly-praised dual-admission program with several community colleges; and WHEREAS, During Dr. Spencer's tenure, Western Illinois University enrollments and retention have increased, admission standards have been raised, a well-received Quad-Cities facility has been opened, a transit system serving the community as well as the University has been created, a campus beautification effort has been completed, and a host of other significant accomplishments have been achieved; and WHEREAS, President Spencer's wife, Dr. Sue Spencer, has made her own contribution to Illinois higher education, serving as Vice-President of Instruction and Student Services for Spoon River College since 1996 and as Acting President from June until October of 2000; the Spencers' daughter, Jennifer, is currently an Assistant Professor in International Business at George Washington University; and WHEREAS, President Spencer and his wife will both retire from their
[November 13, 2001] 46 respective positions in December 2001; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we express our sincere thanks to both Don and Sue Spencer for their significant contributions to higher education and the State of Illinois and congratulate them for their many notable achievements; and be it further RESOLVED, That we join together to wish them all the best in their retirement and any future endeavors; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Don and Sue Spencer as an expression of our esteem. HOUSE RESOLUTION 506 Offered by Representative Granberg: WHEREAS, On September 11, 2001, the United States of America was attacked by terrorists who hijacked four civilian aircraft, two of which crashed into and destroyed the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City; and WHEREAS, At least 266 passengers, flight attendants, and pilots of the four planes perished in the attack, and countless more individuals, including workers, bystanders, and rescuers, lost their lives; and WHEREAS, Thousands of firefighters and police officers from all over the United States have responded to this tragedy by volunteering in the search and rescue efforts in New York, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania; they have willingly put their lives on the line to search for their fallen comrades who lost their lives trying to rescue thousands of workers in the World Trade Center; and WHEREAS, In the shadow of these tragic events, are courageous firefighters and police officers around the State that without hesitation, put their lives on the line everyday to serve and protect the citizens of our State; and WHEREAS, Firefighters and Police Officers perform a job that sometimes goes unappreciated or at times taken for granted; therefore be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we honor the brave and selfless men and women of the various Fire and Police Departments in the State of Illinois who, with courage, determination, and skill, protect our State every day; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the appropriate parties as a token of our esteem, respect, and sincere appreciation. HOUSE RESOLUTION 507 Offered by Representative Brunsvold: WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to recognize milestone events in the lives of the citizens of the State of Illinois; and WHEREAS, It has come to our attention that Barbara J. Hildreth is retiring after 37 years in the education field; and WHEREAS, Barbara J. Hildreth, the daughter of the late John and Thelma Palmer of Carbondale, Illinois, received her bachelor's degree at Jackson State University and her master's degree from National Louis University; and WHEREAS, During her 37-year career, Barbara Hildreth received the Red Apple Teacher Award from Rockford School District #205, was a Golden Apple Nominee for Winnebago County, was listed in the 1988 edition of Who's Who Among Black Americans, and was voted Most Popular Teacher at Lincoln Park Elementary School in Rockford, Illinois; and WHEREAS, Barbara J. Hildreth is involved in many civic organizations, including the NAACP, the National Council of Negro Women, the National Alliance of Black School Educators, Provident Baptist Church, Beta Pi Sigma and Delta Sigma Theta sororities, and the American Association of University Women; she served on the Winnebago County Health Board and the Little People Place Day Care Board, is a
47 [November 13, 2001] volunteer at Rockford Memorial Hospital, and is a precinct committee person; and RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Barbara J. Hildreth on her retirement after an outstanding 37-year career in the field of education and we wish her well in all of her future endeavors; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Barbara J. Hildreth as an expression of our esteem. HOUSE RESOLUTION 508 Offered by Representative O'Connor: WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives join with the Village of LaGrange Park to honor the memory of Fire Chief Arthur A. "Bucky" Tullis, who died in the line of duty on May 4, 1999, by dedicating a fire station in his name; and WHEREAS, Chief Tullis worked for the LaGrange Park Fire Department for 35 years, having started his probationary service in 1964; he was promoted to Lieutenant in 1978, to Captain in 1983, to Deputy Chief in 1986, and to Chief in 1987; and WHEREAS, Chief Tullis was very well known and active in the LaGrange Park community; and WHEREAS, LaGrange Park Fire Department Fire Station No. 2 is being dedicated to the memory of Fire Chief Arthur "Bucky" Tullis in November, 2001; Chief Tullis took a special interest in the care and upkeep of the "unstaffed" station during his years with the LaGrange Park Fire Department; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we honor the memory and outstanding service of Fire Chief Arthur A. "Bucky" Tullis of the LaGrange Park Fire Department in the dedication of LaGrange Park Fire Station No. 2; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Fire Chief Arthur "Bucky" Tullis. HOUSE RESOLUTION 509 Offered by Representative Daniels: WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are honored to recognize milestone dates in the lives of the citizens of the State of Illinois; and WHEREAS, December 2001 marks the 50th anniversary of the publication in the American Journal of Ophthalmology of Dr. Thaddeus Szewczyk's discovery of the key to one of the most devastating eye diseases affecting children in modern times; and WHEREAS, Dr. Szewczyk discovered the cause of retrolental fibroplasia, now known as "incubator blindness", which affected babies who were born prematurely and placed in incubators in nurseries of hospitals; the disease affected thousands of children and became the most common cause of blindness in children enrolled in schools for the blind; and WHEREAS, Dr. Szewczyk concluded in his December 1951 publication that the misuse of oxygen created a hypoxic condition in the retina which resulted in the condition known as retrolental fibroplasia and that careful use of oxygen was the key to controlling the disease; and WHEREAS, As a direct result of Dr. Szewczyk's discovery, tens of thousands of premature babies have been spared from blindness; and WHEREAS, Dr. Szewczyk has never, in any fashion, actively sought credit, recognition or compensation for his work on retrolental fibroplasia; however, in 1976 he was awarded the International Leslie-Dana Gold Medal by the St. Louis Society for the Blind; and WHEREAS, Dr. Szewczyk currently resides in Belleville, Illinois with his wife of 57 years, Loretta; they are the proud parents of Dennis Szewczyk, Stephen Szewczyk, Karen Cahill, and Elaine Lawrence; Dr. Szewczyk worked as an eye specialist in the Metro East area for
[November 13, 2001] 48 over 30 years; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we honor Dr. Thaddeus Szewczyk for his more than 50 years of dedicated work to the cause of retrolental fibroplasia; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Dr. Thaddeus Szewczyk as an expression of our esteem. HOUSE RESOLUTION 510 Offered by Representative Novak: WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to express their sincere condolences to the family and friends of Donald G. Benoit, who passed away on September 18, 2001; and WHEREAS, Donald Benoit was born on February 22, 1926 in Kankakee, Illinois to Joseph A. and Irene Prairie Benoit; and WHEREAS, Mr. Benoit enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served in the Pacific Theatre during World War II; after his discharge from the Marine Corps in 1948, he began farming on 80 acres north of Bourbonnais along U.S. 45-52; and WHEREAS, The Benoit family continues to farm parcels of land located north of Bourbannais and south of Kankakee; and WHEREAS, Mr. Benoit served as the Otto Township Supervisor for the past 27 years following three years as a Township Trustee; he also served 10 years on the Kankakee County Farm Bureau Board and 9 years on the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service, now known as the Farm Service Agency; and WHEREAS, In 1998, Mr. Benoit was named "Friend of the Fair" in recognition of his decades of support and service for the Kankakee County Fair, in which his west pasture was always reserved for overflow parking at the fairgrounds; and WHEREAS, Along with his wife, Barbara, Mr. Benoit was recently named as The Daily Journal's Farm Family of the Year; in addition, they were named as the "Conservation Farm Family of the Year" in 1993 by the Kankakee County Soil and Water Conservation District in response to their careful use of agricultural chemicals and strong conservation ethics; and WHEREAS, The passing of Donald G. Benoit will be deeply felt by all who knew and loved him, especially his wife of 51 years, Barbara; his sons, Mark (wife, Debbie) Benoit, Andrew Benoit, and Joseph (wife, Paula) Benoit; his daughters, Julie (husband, Jack) Austin, Claudette (husband, Don) Hernenover, Denise Benoit, Mary Ellen (husband, Jim) Azzarelli, Marcia (husband, Tom) Wheeler, and Jennifer (husband, Randall) Senesac; his sisters, Bernice Buckley, Rosemary (husband, Raymond) Senesac, Theresa Ciaccio, Eloise (husband, Jack) Martin, Joan (husband, Gerald) McGinnis, and Joyce (husband, Doug) Altmyer; his brothers, Jerome (wife, Betty) Benoit and Maurice Benoit; and his 21 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with all who knew him, the death of Donald G. Benoit of Kankakee, Illinois; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Donald G. Benoit with our sincere condolences. HOUSE RESOLUTION 511 Offered by Representative Novak: WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are honored to recognize heroic acts by a citizen of the State of Illinois; and WHEREAS, 12-year old Corbin Hackley was on vacation in North Topsail Beach, North Carolina on August 1, 2001 when he saw a potential tragedy happen right before his eyes; and WHEREAS, Corbin, accompanied by his mother, Carolyn, his father, Jeff, his brother, Josh, and a friend, noticed a two-year old boy lose
49 [November 13, 2001] his balance and fall into a swimming pool; and WHEREAS, Corbin reacted instinctively and jumped into the pool and pulled the child up to safety; and WHEREAS, Corbin Hackley's quick instincts and bravery saved the life of a small child; he is a hero not only to this little boy, but also to the boy's parents who were spared from what would have been a painful tragedy; in addition, he is a hero in the eyes of his extremely proud family; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we honor the heroic and quick thinking acts of Corbin Hackley; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Corbin Hackley as an expression of our esteem. HOUSE RESOLUTION 512 Offered by Representative Zickus: WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to recognize milestone events in the lives of the citizens of the State of Illinois; and WHEREAS, It has come to our attention that Ann B. Painter is retiring from her duties as Lyons Township Republican Committeeman this year; and WHEREAS, Ann B. Painter has served three terms as Lyons Township Committeeman since 1985 and one term as a trustee; in addition, she served as a Precinct Captain, as a member of the Lyons Township Executive Committee during Charles Percy's run for Governor and U.S. Senate, as committeewoman under George Burditt and David Tomei, as chairman of presidential phone banks, and was in the 1978 listing of Who's Who in politics; and WHEREAS, Before her illustrious career in politics, Ann B. Painter worked as a Math and U.S. History teacher in Atwood, as the first woman Weather Observer, as an Airport/Airway Traffic Controller, and helped trained the B-26 pilots for the D-Day invasion of Europe; and WHEREAS, In addition to her political career, Ann B. Painter has selflessly volunteered her time to many organizations for the past 50 years, including as the Ways and Means Chairman of the LaGrange Highlands Women's Club, as a board member of the LaGrange Highlands Civic Association, as cookie chairman of the West Cook Council of the Girl Scouts, as President of the LaGrange area United Fund, as president, treasurer and board member of the LaGrange Community Nurse and Service, as a volunteer with the Proviso Mental Health Center, as a board member of OEO and CEDA, as a board member of the West Suburban Homemaker Association, as a finance committee member of the Salt Creek Council of Campfire Girls, and as a volunteer of Plymouth Place; and WHEREAS, In addition, Ann Painter has provided her services to West Suburban Family Counseling Service, Suburban Cook-DuPage Health Systems Agency, the Southwest Council on Aging, 708 Lyons Township Mental Health Board, the Mary Thompson Hospital, the Illinois Hospital Association, Dr. William Thompson's ad hoc committee funded by a Kellogg Grant, AHA committee on peer review, Chicago Hospital Council, the West Central Business Association, Chicago Health Resources, Inc., the Department of Children and Family Services, Western Springs AAUW, Daughters of the American Revolution-LaGrange Unit, LaGrange Newcomers Alumni, the Salvation Army, the Business and Professional Women's Club, the Corner Shoppe, and has provided income tax services for senior citizens for the past 30 years; and WHEREAS, Ann Painter has made countless numbers of accomplishments during her political career, including helping the LaGrange Highlands acquire sewers and water, helping initiate the LaGrange Highlands Sanitary District, serving as chairman of the swine flu vaccination program in 1976, re-organizing the Lyons Township Committee on Youth and the Lyons Township Transportation Program, implementing a senior counseling service between the Senior Center and the Mental Health Agency, and spearheading the implementation of paramedics throughout Lyons Township; in addition, she was the chairman of the firth health
[November 13, 2001] 50 Day for Seniors in 1970 and worked to start all types of programs for senior citizens; and WHEREAS, In October of 1996, LaGrange Community Nurse and Service named the new pediatric clinic in honor of Ann B. Painter for her dedication and service to the LaGrange community; in addition, she was named Woman of the Year in 1986 by the West Suburban Chamber of Commerce; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Ann B. Painter for her dedication and service to the residents of LaGrange for the last 50 years and on her forthcoming retirement; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Ann B. Painter as an expression of our esteem. HOUSE RESOLUTION 513 Offered by Representative Daniels - Black: WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to recognize notable members of the Illinois General Assembly; and WHEREAS, It has come to our attention that Tom Ryder is retiring as Representative for the 97th District on November 13, 2001; and WHEREAS, Born on May 17, 1949, Tom Ryder graduated Magna Cum Laude from Northern Illinois University in 1971 and received his Juris Doctor from Washington and Lee University in 1975; and WHEREAS, In August of 1983, Tom Ryder began serving in the Illinois General Assembly as the Representative for the 97th District; and WHEREAS, Tom Ryder is Deputy Republican Leader of the House and Co-Chairman of the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules; among his many legislative accomplishments are sponsorship of medical malpractice reforms and legislation for the prevention of violence and the deterrence of welfare fraud and abuse; he was the chief sponsor of Conservation 2000; he has also served as co-chair of the Illinois Geographic Information Council and the Midwest Legislative Conference BILLD; and WHEREAS, In addition to his service in the General Assembly, Representative Ryder has served civic and community organizations as a member of Peace United Church of Christ, chairman of the Jerseyville All-Weather Track Committee, founder of the Jersey Community High School Theatre Friends, former chairman of the United Way, and former co-chairman of the Jersey County Cancer Crusade Bike-A-Thon; in addition, he has served the Council of State Governments as National Chair and as a member of the Executive Committee, Strategic Planning Committee, and International Committee; and WHEREAS, Representative Ryder has received many awards and commendations, including the Friend of Agriculture award from the Illinois Farm Bureau, the Friend of Education award from the Illinois Education Association and the Illinois State Board of Education, the Legislator of the Year award from the Illinois Hospital Association, the Up and Coming Legislator award from Sangamon State University, the Henry Toll Fellowship for 1987 from the Council of State Governments, the Illinois 4-H Alumni Award from the Illinois Cooperative Extension Service, the Legislator of the Year award for 1992 from the Rural Health Association, the Leader for Peace award from the Illinois Council on Violence Prevention, and the Outstanding Legislator award for 2000 from the Illinois Community College Trustees Association; and WHEREAS, Tom and his wife Peggy reside in Jerseyville; they have two sons, Joshua and Timothy; and Tom has accepted the position of Vice President of External Affairs with the Illinois Community College Board; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we honor Representative Tom Ryder for his dedicated service and commitment to the residents of his district as well as all the citizens of the State of Illinois; his presence in the Illinois House of Representatives will be dearly missed by members on both sides of the aisle; and be it further RESOLVED, That we wish Tom Ryder well as he takes on his new
51 [November 13, 2001] responsibilities as Vice President of External Affairs with the Illinois Community College Board; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Representative Tom Ryder as an expression of our esteem. The following resolutions were offered and placed in the Committee on Rules. HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 49 Offered by Representative Hannig: WHEREAS, The members of this General Assembly are honored to memorialize veterans of the United States military from the State of Illinois; and WHEREAS, Colonel Thomas Burke Bishop was born on January 11, 1925 in Gillespie, Illinois to the late Walter L. Bishop Sr. and Mary Burke Bishop; and WHEREAS, Colonel Thomas Burke Bishop graduated from Litchfield Community High School; he earned his bachelor's degree from Eastern Illinois University and his master's degree at Sangamon State University; in addition he attended the Army Air Corps Basic Training, On the Line Army Air Corps Training, USAAC Pre-Flight School, USAAC Navigation School, Crew Assuagement, B17 Phase Training, Loran School, Weather School, US Army Infantry School, Command and General Staff College, United States Army Logistical Management School, Norwich University, and Millikin University; and WHEREAS, Colonel Thomas Burke Bishop enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps on August 13, 1943, and retired on February 1, 1982; he proudly served his country as a navigator during World War II as well as serving during the Korean and Vietnam conflicts; he was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant of the United States Army Air Corps on December 9, 1944 at the age of nineteen and was promoted to full Colonel on November 23, 1966, at the age of 41; and WHEREAS, During his career in the United States Army, Colonel Thomas Burke Bishop commanded Hv Mort Co, 130th Infantry Regiment, 44th Infantry Division upon entry on Federal Active Duty from Litchfield, Illinois on February 15, 1952; Colonel Bishop is one of only two men to have ever taken a Company into Federal Service from Litchfield, Illinois; he also served as Company Commander and S-3, Plans and Operations of the 223rd Infantry Regiment in combat in Korea, Heart Break Ridge, No Name Ridge, Punch Bowl, Inji, and Kumwa; in addition, he served as chairman of the United States Property and Fiscal Officers, NGB, and at the Pentagon and was established as the First Commandant of the Illinois Officer Candidate School; and WHEREAS, Colonel Thomas Burke Bishop has been affiliated with several organizations, including as a 50 year member of AF&AM #236 in Litchfield, a 32nd Degree Mason at the Valley of Springfield, Illinois, a member of the Ansar Shrine, a 50 year member of the American Legion Post #436, a life member of the Retired Officer Association; and he served as a past member of the VFW, the Elks Lodge, Oakcreat Country Club, and Scott AFB Officers Club; and WHEREAS, During his outstanding career with the United States Army, Colonel Thomas Burke Bishop earned many awards and commendations, including the Legion of Merit, the Combat Infantryman's Badge, the Aerial Navigation Wings, the Eagle Award, the WWII Victory Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Illinois Military Medal of Merit, the Illinois Active Duty Ribbon, the Bronze Star Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation, the American Campaign Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, the Armed Forces Medal, the Korean Service Medal, the Virgin Islands Meritorious Service Medal, and the Illinois Long and Honorable Service Ribbon; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE SENATE CONCURRING HEREIN, that the Litchfield Armory be re-named in honor of Colonel
[November 13, 2001] 52 Thomas Burke Bishop who had served the United States Army, the citizens of Illinois, and the city of Litchfield, Illinois with great distinction and courage; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Colonel Thomas Burke Bishop as an expression of our esteem. HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 52 Offered by Representative Bassi: WHEREAS, All Americans are united in condemning, in the strongest possible terms, the terrorists and their sponsors who planned, supported, and carried out the attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001, and in pursuing all those responsible for the attacks until they are brought to justice; and WHEREAS, Sikh-Americans form a vibrant, peaceful, and law-abiding part of America's people; and WHEREAS, Approximately 500,000 Sikhs reside in the United States and are a vital part of the Nation; and WHEREAS, Sikh-Americans stand resolutely in support of our Government's commitment to bring the terrorists and the people who harbor them to justice; and WHEREAS, The Sikh faith is a distinct religion with a distinct religious and ethnic identity that has its own places of worship and a distinct holy text and religious tenets; and WHEREAS, Many Sikh-Americans, who are easily recognizable by their turbans and beards, which are required articles of their faith, have suffered both verbal and physical assaults as a result of misguided anger toward Arab-Americans and Muslim-Americans in the wake of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack; and WHEREAS, Sikh-Americans, as do all Americans, condemn acts of hate and prejudice against any American; and WHEREAS, The State of Illinois is seriously concerned by the number of hate crimes against Sikh-Americans and other Americans across the Nation that have been reported in the wake of the tragic events of September 11, 2001; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE SENATE CONCURRING HEREIN, that we declare, in the quest to identify, locate, and bring to justice the perpetrators and sponsors of the terrorists attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001, that the civil rights and civil liberties of all Americans, including Sikh-Americans, should be protected; and be it further RESOLVED, That we condemn bigotry and any other act of violence or discrimination against any Americans, including Sikh-Americans; and be it further RESOLVED, That we call upon local and Federal law enforcement authorities to work in the prevention of hate crimes against all Americans, including Sikh-Americans; and be it further RESOLVED, That we call upon local and Federal law enforcement authorities to prosecute to the fullest extent of the law all those who commit hate crimes; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the Governor of the State of Illinois and to each member of the Illinois congressional delegation. DISTRIBUTION OF SUPPLEMENTAL CALENDAR Supplemental Calendar No. 1 was distributed to the Members at 1:09 o'clock p.m. ACTION ON VETO MOTIONS
53 [November 13, 2001] Pursuant to the Motion submitted previously, Representative Kosel moved to accept the Governor's Specific Recommendations for Change to HOUSE BILL 445, by adoption of the following amendment: I move to accept the specific recommendations of the Governor as to House Bill 445 in manner and form as follows: AMENDMENT TO HOUSE BILL 445 IN ACCEPTANCE OF GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS Amend House Bill 445 on page 6, by replacing "Any" with "Except as otherwise provided in this Act, any"; and on page 6, line 8, by inserting "on public school district property" between "events" and "when". And on that motion, a vote was taken resulting as follows: 114, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present. (ROLL CALL 2) This motion, having received the votes of three-fifths of the Members elected, prevailed. Ordered that the Clerk inform the Senate and ask their concurrence in the Governor's Specific Recommendations for Change. Pursuant to the Motion submitted previously, Representative Berns moved to accept the Governor's Specific Recommendations for Change to HOUSE BILL 1356, by adoption of the following amendment: I move to accept the specific recommendations of the Governor as to House Bill 1356 in manner and form as follows: AMENDMENT TO HOUSE BILL 1356 IN ACCEPTANCE OF GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS Amend House Bill 1356 on page 1, line 26, by deleting "Before January 1,"; and on page 1, by deleting lines 27 through 29; and on page 2, by deleting lines 1 through 5; and on page 2, line 6, by deleting "Act."; and on page 2, line 10, after the period, by inserting "This Section does not apply to speech-language pathology paraprofessionals approved by the State Board of Education."; and on page 30, line 12, after the word "assistant", by inserting "or a speech-language pathology paraprofessional"; and on page 31, line 18, by deleting "Before"; and on page 31, by deleting lines 19 through 22; and on page 32, line 22, by inserting "(a)" after the period; and on page 33, after line 2, by inserting the following: "(b) Until January 1, 2004, a person holding a bachelor's level degree in communication disorders who was employed to assist a speech-language pathologist on the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 92nd General Assembly shall be eligible to receive a license as a speech-language pathology assistant from the Department upon completion of forms prescribed by the Department and the payment of the required fee.". And on that motion, a vote was taken resulting as follows: 114, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present. (ROLL CALL 3) This motion, having received the votes of a constitutional majority of the Members elected, prevailed. Ordered that the Clerk inform the Senate and ask their concurrence in the Governor's Specific Recommendations for Change. Pursuant to the Motion submitted previously, Representative Winkel moved to accept the Governor's Specific Recommendations for Change to HOUSE BILL 2412, by adoption of the following amendment: I move to accept the specific recommendations of the Governor as to House Bill 2412 in manner and form as follows:
[November 13, 2001] 54 AMENDMENT TO HOUSE BILL 2412 IN ACCEPTANCE OF GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS Amend House Bill 2412 on page 3, line 15, by inserting after "Soldier Field," the following: "not more than one and a half hours before the start of the game and not after the end of the third quarter of the game,". And on that motion, a vote was taken resulting as follows: 111, Yeas; 2, Nays; 1, Answering Present. (ROLL CALL 4) This motion, having received the votes of three-fifths of the Members elected, prevailed. Ordered that the Clerk inform the Senate and ask their concurrence in the Governor's Specific Recommendations for Change. Pursuant to the Motion submitted previously, Representative Bost moved to accept the Governor's Specific Recommendations for Change to HOUSE BILL 2528, by adoption of the following amendment: I move to accept the specific recommendations of the Governor as to House Bill 2528 in manner and form as follows: AMENDMENT TO HOUSE BILL 2528 IN ACCEPTANCE OF GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS Amend House Bill 2528 as follows: on page 2, line 15, by inserting after the period the following: "Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the seizure and confiscation procedures set forth in Section 1-215 of this Code shall apply."; and on page 3, line 6, by inserting after the period the following: "Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the seizure and confiscation procedures set forth in Section 1-215 of this Code shall apply.". And on that motion, a vote was taken resulting as follows: 114, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present. (ROLL CALL 5) This motion, having received the votes of constitutional majority of the Members elected, prevailed. Ordered that the Clerk inform the Senate and ask their concurrence in the Governor's Specific Recommendations for Change. Pursuant to the Motion submitted previously, Representative Hoeft moved to accept the Governor's Specific Recommendations for Change to HOUSE BILL 3172, by adoption of the following amendment: I move to accept the specific recommendations of the Governor as to House Bill 3172 in manner and form as follows: AMENDMENT TO HOUSE BILL 3172 IN ACCEPTANCE OF GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS Amend House Bill 3172 as follows: on page 2, by replacing lines 15 through 17 with the following: "collection kits. A sexual assault nurse examiner may conduct examinations using the sexual assault evidence collection kits, without the presence or participation of a physician. The Department of Public Health"; and on page 2, by inserting after line 27 the following: "Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect January 1, 2002.". And on that motion, a vote was taken resulting as follows: 114, Yeas; 0, Nays; 0, Answering Present. (ROLL CALL 6) This motion, having received the votes of three-fifths of the Members elected, prevailed.
55 [November 13, 2001] Ordered that the Clerk inform the Senate and ask their concurrence in the Governor's Specific Recommendations for Change. ACTION ON MOTIONS Pursuant to the motion submitted previously, Representative Winkel asked and obtained unanimous consent to reconsider the vote by which HOUSE BILL 2412 the motion to Accept the Amendatory Veto on HOUSE BILL 2412 passed the House earlier today. The motion prevailed. ACTION ON VETO MOTIONS Pursuant to the Motion submitted previously, Representative Winkel moved to accept the Governor's Specific Recommendations for Change to HOUSE BILL 2412, by adoption of the following amendment: I move to accept the specific recommendations of the Governor as to House Bill 2412 in manner and form as follows: AMENDMENT TO HOUSE BILL 2412 IN ACCEPTANCE OF GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS Amend House Bill 2412 on page 3, line 15, by inserting after "Soldier Field," the following: "not more than one and a half hours before the start of the game and not after the end of the third quarter of the game,". And on that motion, a vote was taken resulting as follows: 106, Yeas; 8, Nays; 0, Answering Present. (ROLL CALL 7) This motion, having received the votes of three-fifths of the Members elected, prevailed. Ordered that the Clerk inform the Senate and ask their concurrence in the Governor's Specific Recommendations for Change. SENATE BILLS ON THIRD READING CONSIDERATION POSTPONED The following bill and any amendments adopted thereto was printed and laid upon the Members' desks. Any amendments pending were tabled pursuant to Rule 5-4(a). SENATE BILL 384. Having been read by title a third time on May 25, 2001, and further consideration postponed, the same was again taken up. Representative Bost moved the passage of SENATE BILL 384. And the question being, "Shall this bill pass?" it was decided in the affirmative by the following vote: 105, Yeas; 3, Nays; 6, Answering Present. (ROLL CALL 8) This bill, having received the votes of a constitutional majority of the Members elected, was declared passed. Ordered that the Clerk inform the Senate. At the hour of 4:30 o'clock p.m., Representative Hartke moved that the House do now adjourn until Wednesday, November 14, 2001, at 1:00 o'clock p.m. The motion prevailed. And the House stood adjourned.
[November 13, 2001] 56 NO. 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE ROLL CALL QUORUM ROLL CALL FOR ATTENDANCE NOV 13, 2001 0 YEAS 0 NAYS 115 PRESENT P ACEVEDO P ERWIN P LAWFER P PARKE P BASSI P FEIGENHOLTZ P LEITCH P PERSICO P BEAUBIEN P FLOWERS P LINDNER P POE P BELLOCK P FORBY P LYONS,EILEEN P REITZ P BERNS P FOWLER P LYONS,JOSEPH P RIGHTER P BIGGINS P FRANKS P MATHIAS P RUTHERFORD P BLACK P FRITCHEY P MAUTINO P RYAN P BOLAND P GARRETT P MAY A RYDER P BOST P GILES P McAULIFFE P SAVIANO P BRADLEY P GRANBERG P McCARTHY P SCHMITZ P BRADY P HAMOS P McGUIRE P SCHOENBERG P BROSNAHAN P HANNIG P McKEON P SCULLY P BRUNSVOLD P HARTKE P MENDOZA P SLONE P BUGIELSKI P HASSERT P MEYER P SMITH P BURKE P HOEFT P MILLER P SOMMER P CAPPARELLI P HOFFMAN P MITCHELL,BILL P SOTO P COLLINS P HOLBROOK P MITCHELL,JERRY P STEPHENS P COLVIN P HOWARD P MOFFITT P TENHOUSE P COULSON E HULTGREN P MOORE P TURNER P COWLISHAW P JEFFERSON P MORROW P WAIT P CROSS P JOHNSON P MULLIGAN P WINKEL P CROTTY P JONES,JOHN P MURPHY P WINTERS P CURRIE P JONES,LOU P MYERS P WIRSING P CURRY P JONES,SHIRLEY P NOVAK P WOJCIK P DANIELS E KENNER P O'BRIEN P WRIGHT P DART P KLINGLER P O'CONNOR P YARBROUGH P DAVIS,MONIQUE P KOSEL P OSMOND P YOUNGE P DAVIS,STEVE P KRAUSE P OSTERMAN P ZICKUS P DELGADO P KURTZ P PANKAU P MR. SPEAKER P DURKIN P LANG E - Denotes Excused Absence
57 [November 13, 2001] NO. 2 STATE OF ILLINOIS NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE ROLL CALL HOUSE BILL 445 PROHIBIT ALCOHOL-SCH PROPERTY ACCEPT AMENDATORY VETO PREVAILED THREE-FIFTHS VOTE REQUIRED NOV 13, 2001 114 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 PRESENT Y ACEVEDO Y ERWIN Y LAWFER Y PARKE Y BASSI Y FEIGENHOLTZ Y LEITCH Y PERSICO Y BEAUBIEN Y FLOWERS Y LINDNER Y POE Y BELLOCK Y FORBY Y LYONS,EILEEN Y REITZ Y BERNS Y FOWLER Y LYONS,JOSEPH Y RIGHTER Y BIGGINS Y FRANKS Y MATHIAS Y RUTHERFORD Y BLACK Y FRITCHEY Y MAUTINO Y RYAN Y BOLAND Y GARRETT Y MAY A RYDER Y BOST Y GILES Y McAULIFFE Y SAVIANO Y BRADLEY Y GRANBERG Y McCARTHY Y SCHMITZ Y BRADY Y HAMOS Y McGUIRE Y SCHOENBERG Y BROSNAHAN Y HANNIG Y McKEON Y SCULLY Y BRUNSVOLD Y HARTKE Y MENDOZA Y SLONE Y BUGIELSKI Y HASSERT Y MEYER E SMITH Y BURKE Y HOEFT Y MILLER Y SOMMER Y CAPPARELLI Y HOFFMAN Y MITCHELL,BILL Y SOTO Y COLLINS Y HOLBROOK Y MITCHELL,JERRY Y STEPHENS Y COLVIN Y HOWARD Y MOFFITT Y TENHOUSE Y COULSON E HULTGREN Y MOORE Y TURNER Y COWLISHAW Y JEFFERSON Y MORROW Y WAIT Y CROSS Y JOHNSON Y MULLIGAN Y WINKEL Y CROTTY Y JONES,JOHN Y MURPHY Y WINTERS Y CURRIE Y JONES,LOU Y MYERS Y WIRSING Y CURRY Y JONES,SHIRLEY Y NOVAK Y WOJCIK Y DANIELS E KENNER Y O'BRIEN Y WRIGHT Y DART Y KLINGLER Y O'CONNOR Y YARBROUGH Y DAVIS,MONIQUE Y KOSEL Y OSMOND Y YOUNGE Y DAVIS,STEVE Y KRAUSE Y OSTERMAN Y ZICKUS Y DELGADO Y KURTZ Y PANKAU Y MR. SPEAKER Y DURKIN Y LANG E - Denotes Excused Absence
[November 13, 2001] 58 NO. 3 STATE OF ILLINOIS NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE ROLL CALL HOUSE BILL 1356 SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY ACCEPT AMENDATORY VETO PREVAILED NOV 13, 2001 114 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 PRESENT Y ACEVEDO Y ERWIN Y LAWFER Y PARKE Y BASSI Y FEIGENHOLTZ Y LEITCH Y PERSICO Y BEAUBIEN Y FLOWERS Y LINDNER Y POE Y BELLOCK Y FORBY Y LYONS,EILEEN Y REITZ Y BERNS Y FOWLER Y LYONS,JOSEPH Y RIGHTER Y BIGGINS Y FRANKS Y MATHIAS Y RUTHERFORD Y BLACK Y FRITCHEY Y MAUTINO Y RYAN Y BOLAND Y GARRETT Y MAY A RYDER Y BOST Y GILES Y McAULIFFE Y SAVIANO Y BRADLEY Y GRANBERG Y McCARTHY Y SCHMITZ Y BRADY Y HAMOS Y McGUIRE Y SCHOENBERG Y BROSNAHAN Y HANNIG Y McKEON Y SCULLY Y BRUNSVOLD Y HARTKE Y MENDOZA Y SLONE Y BUGIELSKI Y HASSERT Y MEYER E SMITH Y BURKE Y HOEFT Y MILLER Y SOMMER Y CAPPARELLI Y HOFFMAN Y MITCHELL,BILL Y SOTO Y COLLINS Y HOLBROOK Y MITCHELL,JERRY Y STEPHENS Y COLVIN Y HOWARD Y MOFFITT Y TENHOUSE Y COULSON E HULTGREN Y MOORE Y TURNER Y COWLISHAW Y JEFFERSON Y MORROW Y WAIT Y CROSS Y JOHNSON Y MULLIGAN Y WINKEL Y CROTTY Y JONES,JOHN Y MURPHY Y WINTERS Y CURRIE Y JONES,LOU Y MYERS Y WIRSING Y CURRY Y JONES,SHIRLEY Y NOVAK Y WOJCIK Y DANIELS E KENNER Y O'BRIEN Y WRIGHT Y DART Y KLINGLER Y O'CONNOR Y YARBROUGH Y DAVIS,MONIQUE Y KOSEL Y OSMOND Y YOUNGE Y DAVIS,STEVE Y KRAUSE Y OSTERMAN Y ZICKUS Y DELGADO Y KURTZ Y PANKAU Y MR. SPEAKER Y DURKIN Y LANG E - Denotes Excused Absence
59 [November 13, 2001] NO. 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE ROLL CALL HOUSE BILL 2412 LIQ SALE-U OF I MEMORL STADIUM ACCEPT AMENDATORY VETO PREVAILED THREE-FIFTHS VOTE REQUIRED NOV 13, 2001 111 YEAS 2 NAYS 1 PRESENT Y ACEVEDO Y ERWIN Y LAWFER N PARKE Y BASSI Y FEIGENHOLTZ Y LEITCH Y PERSICO Y BEAUBIEN Y FLOWERS Y LINDNER Y POE Y BELLOCK Y FORBY Y LYONS,EILEEN Y REITZ Y BERNS P FOWLER Y LYONS,JOSEPH Y RIGHTER Y BIGGINS Y FRANKS Y MATHIAS Y RUTHERFORD N BLACK Y FRITCHEY Y MAUTINO Y RYAN Y BOLAND Y GARRETT Y MAY A RYDER Y BOST Y GILES Y McAULIFFE Y SAVIANO Y BRADLEY Y GRANBERG Y McCARTHY Y SCHMITZ Y BRADY Y HAMOS Y McGUIRE Y SCHOENBERG Y BROSNAHAN Y HANNIG Y McKEON Y SCULLY Y BRUNSVOLD Y HARTKE Y MENDOZA Y SLONE Y BUGIELSKI Y HASSERT Y MEYER E SMITH Y BURKE Y HOEFT Y MILLER Y SOMMER Y CAPPARELLI Y HOFFMAN Y MITCHELL,BILL Y SOTO Y COLLINS Y HOLBROOK Y MITCHELL,JERRY Y STEPHENS Y COLVIN Y HOWARD Y MOFFITT Y TENHOUSE Y COULSON E HULTGREN Y MOORE Y TURNER Y COWLISHAW Y JEFFERSON Y MORROW Y WAIT Y CROSS Y JOHNSON Y MULLIGAN Y WINKEL Y CROTTY Y JONES,JOHN Y MURPHY Y WINTERS Y CURRIE Y JONES,LOU Y MYERS Y WIRSING Y CURRY Y JONES,SHIRLEY Y NOVAK Y WOJCIK Y DANIELS E KENNER Y O'BRIEN Y WRIGHT Y DART Y KLINGLER Y O'CONNOR Y YARBROUGH Y DAVIS,MONIQUE Y KOSEL Y OSMOND Y YOUNGE Y DAVIS,STEVE Y KRAUSE Y OSTERMAN Y ZICKUS Y DELGADO Y KURTZ Y PANKAU Y MR. SPEAKER Y DURKIN Y LANG E - Denotes Excused Absence
[November 13, 2001] 60 NO. 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE ROLL CALL HOUSE BILL 2528 AQUATIC LIFE CD-AQUATIC FARM ACCEPT AMENDATORY VETO PREVAILED NOV 13, 2001 114 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 PRESENT Y ACEVEDO Y ERWIN Y LAWFER Y PARKE Y BASSI Y FEIGENHOLTZ Y LEITCH Y PERSICO Y BEAUBIEN Y FLOWERS Y LINDNER Y POE Y BELLOCK Y FORBY Y LYONS,EILEEN Y REITZ Y BERNS Y FOWLER Y LYONS,JOSEPH Y RIGHTER Y BIGGINS Y FRANKS Y MATHIAS Y RUTHERFORD Y BLACK Y FRITCHEY Y MAUTINO Y RYAN Y BOLAND Y GARRETT Y MAY A RYDER Y BOST Y GILES Y McAULIFFE Y SAVIANO Y BRADLEY Y GRANBERG Y McCARTHY Y SCHMITZ Y BRADY Y HAMOS Y McGUIRE Y SCHOENBERG Y BROSNAHAN Y HANNIG Y McKEON Y SCULLY Y BRUNSVOLD Y HARTKE Y MENDOZA Y SLONE Y BUGIELSKI Y HASSERT Y MEYER E SMITH Y BURKE Y HOEFT Y MILLER Y SOMMER Y CAPPARELLI Y HOFFMAN Y MITCHELL,BILL Y SOTO Y COLLINS Y HOLBROOK Y MITCHELL,JERRY Y STEPHENS Y COLVIN Y HOWARD Y MOFFITT Y TENHOUSE Y COULSON E HULTGREN Y MOORE Y TURNER Y COWLISHAW Y JEFFERSON Y MORROW Y WAIT Y CROSS Y JOHNSON Y MULLIGAN Y WINKEL Y CROTTY Y JONES,JOHN Y MURPHY Y WINTERS Y CURRIE Y JONES,LOU Y MYERS Y WIRSING Y CURRY Y JONES,SHIRLEY Y NOVAK Y WOJCIK Y DANIELS E KENNER Y O'BRIEN Y WRIGHT Y DART Y KLINGLER Y O'CONNOR Y YARBROUGH Y DAVIS,MONIQUE Y KOSEL Y OSMOND Y YOUNGE Y DAVIS,STEVE Y KRAUSE Y OSTERMAN Y ZICKUS Y DELGADO Y KURTZ Y PANKAU Y MR. SPEAKER Y DURKIN Y LANG E - Denotes Excused Absence
61 [November 13, 2001] NO. 6 STATE OF ILLINOIS NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE ROLL CALL HOUSE BILL 3172 CRIM PRO-NURSE WITNESS ACCEPT AMENDATORY VETO PREVAILED THREE-FIFTHS VOTE REQUIRED NOV 13, 2001 114 YEAS 0 NAYS 0 PRESENT Y ACEVEDO Y ERWIN Y LAWFER Y PARKE Y BASSI Y FEIGENHOLTZ Y LEITCH Y PERSICO Y BEAUBIEN Y FLOWERS Y LINDNER Y POE Y BELLOCK Y FORBY Y LYONS,EILEEN Y REITZ Y BERNS Y FOWLER Y LYONS,JOSEPH Y RIGHTER Y BIGGINS Y FRANKS Y MATHIAS Y RUTHERFORD Y BLACK Y FRITCHEY Y MAUTINO Y RYAN Y BOLAND Y GARRETT Y MAY A RYDER Y BOST Y GILES Y McAULIFFE Y SAVIANO Y BRADLEY Y GRANBERG Y McCARTHY Y SCHMITZ Y BRADY Y HAMOS Y McGUIRE Y SCHOENBERG Y BROSNAHAN Y HANNIG Y McKEON Y SCULLY Y BRUNSVOLD Y HARTKE Y MENDOZA Y SLONE Y BUGIELSKI Y HASSERT Y MEYER E SMITH Y BURKE Y HOEFT Y MILLER Y SOMMER Y CAPPARELLI Y HOFFMAN Y MITCHELL,BILL Y SOTO Y COLLINS Y HOLBROOK Y MITCHELL,JERRY Y STEPHENS Y COLVIN Y HOWARD Y MOFFITT Y TENHOUSE Y COULSON E HULTGREN Y MOORE Y TURNER Y COWLISHAW Y JEFFERSON Y MORROW Y WAIT Y CROSS Y JOHNSON Y MULLIGAN Y WINKEL Y CROTTY Y JONES,JOHN Y MURPHY Y WINTERS Y CURRIE Y JONES,LOU Y MYERS Y WIRSING Y CURRY Y JONES,SHIRLEY Y NOVAK Y WOJCIK Y DANIELS E KENNER Y O'BRIEN Y WRIGHT Y DART Y KLINGLER Y O'CONNOR Y YARBROUGH Y DAVIS,MONIQUE Y KOSEL Y OSMOND Y YOUNGE Y DAVIS,STEVE Y KRAUSE Y OSTERMAN Y ZICKUS Y DELGADO Y KURTZ Y PANKAU Y MR. SPEAKER Y DURKIN Y LANG E - Denotes Excused Absence
[November 13, 2001] 62 NO. 7 STATE OF ILLINOIS NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE ROLL CALL HOUSE BILL 2412 LIQ SALE-U OF I MEMORL STADIUM ACCEPT AMENDATORY VETO MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE PREVAILED THREE-FIFTHS VOTE REQUIRED NOV 13, 2001 106 YEAS 8 NAYS 0 PRESENT Y ACEVEDO Y ERWIN Y LAWFER N PARKE Y BASSI Y FEIGENHOLTZ Y LEITCH Y PERSICO Y BEAUBIEN Y FLOWERS Y LINDNER Y POE Y BELLOCK N FORBY Y LYONS,EILEEN Y REITZ Y BERNS Y FOWLER Y LYONS,JOSEPH Y RIGHTER Y BIGGINS N FRANKS Y MATHIAS Y RUTHERFORD N BLACK Y FRITCHEY Y MAUTINO Y RYAN Y BOLAND Y GARRETT Y MAY A RYDER N BOST Y GILES Y McAULIFFE Y SAVIANO Y BRADLEY Y GRANBERG Y McCARTHY N SCHMITZ Y BRADY Y HAMOS Y McGUIRE Y SCHOENBERG Y BROSNAHAN Y HANNIG Y McKEON Y SCULLY Y BRUNSVOLD Y HARTKE Y MENDOZA Y SLONE Y BUGIELSKI Y HASSERT Y MEYER E SMITH Y BURKE Y HOEFT Y MILLER N SOMMER Y CAPPARELLI Y HOFFMAN Y MITCHELL,BILL Y SOTO Y COLLINS Y HOLBROOK Y MITCHELL,JERRY Y STEPHENS Y COLVIN Y HOWARD Y MOFFITT Y TENHOUSE Y COULSON E HULTGREN Y MOORE Y TURNER Y COWLISHAW Y JEFFERSON Y MORROW Y WAIT Y CROSS Y JOHNSON Y MULLIGAN Y WINKEL Y CROTTY N JONES,JOHN Y MURPHY Y WINTERS Y CURRIE Y JONES,LOU Y MYERS Y WIRSING Y CURRY Y JONES,SHIRLEY Y NOVAK Y WOJCIK Y DANIELS E KENNER Y O'BRIEN Y WRIGHT Y DART Y KLINGLER Y O'CONNOR Y YARBROUGH Y DAVIS,MONIQUE Y KOSEL Y OSMOND Y YOUNGE Y DAVIS,STEVE Y KRAUSE Y OSTERMAN Y ZICKUS Y DELGADO Y KURTZ Y PANKAU Y MR. SPEAKER Y DURKIN Y LANG E - Denotes Excused Absence
63 [November 13, 2001] NO. 8 STATE OF ILLINOIS NINETY-SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE ROLL CALL SENATE BILL 384 SCH CD-STU INFO ACCES-MILITARY THIRD READING PASSED NOV 13, 2001 105 YEAS 3 NAYS 6 PRESENT Y ACEVEDO Y ERWIN Y LAWFER Y PARKE Y BASSI Y FEIGENHOLTZ Y LEITCH Y PERSICO Y BEAUBIEN Y FLOWERS Y LINDNER Y POE Y BELLOCK Y FORBY Y LYONS,EILEEN Y REITZ Y BERNS Y FOWLER Y LYONS,JOSEPH Y RIGHTER Y BIGGINS Y FRANKS Y MATHIAS Y RUTHERFORD Y BLACK Y FRITCHEY Y MAUTINO Y RYAN Y BOLAND Y GARRETT Y MAY A RYDER Y BOST N GILES Y McAULIFFE Y SAVIANO Y BRADLEY Y GRANBERG Y McCARTHY Y SCHMITZ Y BRADY Y HAMOS Y McGUIRE Y SCHOENBERG Y BROSNAHAN Y HANNIG P McKEON Y SCULLY Y BRUNSVOLD Y HARTKE Y MENDOZA Y SLONE Y BUGIELSKI Y HASSERT Y MEYER E SMITH Y BURKE Y HOEFT P MILLER Y SOMMER Y CAPPARELLI Y HOFFMAN Y MITCHELL,BILL Y SOTO N COLLINS Y HOLBROOK Y MITCHELL,JERRY Y STEPHENS Y COLVIN Y HOWARD Y MOFFITT Y TENHOUSE Y COULSON E HULTGREN Y MOORE P TURNER Y COWLISHAW Y JEFFERSON P MORROW Y WAIT Y CROSS Y JOHNSON Y MULLIGAN Y WINKEL Y CROTTY Y JONES,JOHN P MURPHY Y WINTERS Y CURRIE P JONES,LOU Y MYERS Y WIRSING Y CURRY Y JONES,SHIRLEY Y NOVAK Y WOJCIK Y DANIELS E KENNER Y O'BRIEN Y WRIGHT Y DART Y KLINGLER Y O'CONNOR Y YARBROUGH N DAVIS,MONIQUE Y KOSEL Y OSMOND Y YOUNGE Y DAVIS,STEVE Y KRAUSE Y OSTERMAN Y ZICKUS Y DELGADO Y KURTZ Y PANKAU Y MR. SPEAKER Y DURKIN Y LANG E - Denotes Excused Absence