HR0502 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Betty Lou Reed of Deerfield, who passed away on July 11, 2011; and

WHEREAS, Betty Lou Reed was a dedicated public servant; she began her career in public service as a Supervisor on the Lake County Illinois Board of Supervisors from 1969 to 1972; while on the Board of Supervisors, she was also elected to serve as the Commissioner of the Lake County Forest Preserve; she was elected to serve as the President of the Lake County Township Officials Association from 1971 to 1972; she also served as a member of the West Deerfield Township Committee on Youth from 1972 to 1974; and

WHEREAS, Betty Lou Reed represented the Lake County area as an Illinois State Representative in the 79th, 80th, 81st, and 82nd General Assemblies; she won her first election defeating the House Majority Leader W.J. Murphy in 1973; and

WHEREAS, Betty Lou Reed took, while as a member of the Illinois General Assembly, an active role in dealing with issues for Cities and Counties, as well as Energy and the Environment; she continually served on the Cities and Villages committee, the Counties and Townships committee, and the Environment, Energy, and Natural Resources Committee; and

WHEREAS, Betty Lou Reed did not seek reelection in 1982 and began work as an Executive Assistant to Congressman John Porter from 1983 to 1989; she then worked as a campaign consultant and assistant treasurer for Congressman John Porter's campaigns from 1989 to 1996; and

WHEREAS, Betty Lou Reed is survived by her daughters, Nancy Thomas of Denver, Colorado and Sally Glazier of Prairie Village, Kansas; and her many grandchildren; she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard C. Reed; her parents; and her infant son; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with her family and friends, the passing of Betty Lou Reed; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Betty Lou Reed as a symbol of our sincere sympathy.