"Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, we are..we are awaiting the report of a Conference Committee, I guess a couple of Conference Committees, and so the House will be at ease for 45 minutes. You don't know the meaning of the word, Pierce. Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, I have more good news for you. The House will convene at 2:00 p.m. The Gentleman from Cook, Representative Greiman."
"We..We have a Democratic Conference scheduled for the new Conference...our new Democratic Conference for the new General Assembly scheduled at 2:00. I think it was understood that there was not going to be Session..."
"Well, I think...I think the Speaker's on the phone now. Let me check and maybe we can amend this."
"Okay, why don't we just hold it then for a moment. Fine."
"Representative Greiman and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, the Speaker just called. He said that he has conferred with Representative Madigan about this. The 2:00 time is agreeable to Representative Madigan. They say that all the paperwork will be done by 2:00. We will be able to do our business and get out of here quickly at that time, and then you will have your Conference immediately after adjournment."
"Thank you very much, Representative Collins."
"Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, we're convening just a couple of minutes early. I know that the Democratic Members are in a hurry to get business done and take care of some pressing business which I understand they have. But, in the couple of minutes prior to the 2:00 convening, I wonder if we could have Representative Bell come up to the podium with constituents and make a presentation?" 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 146th Legislative Day January 11, 1983
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'm very proud today to say that I have Evelyn 'Whitter' down here with me. Evelyn is a resident of Milan, Illinois. She's a...quite a well-known published author, and she, along with David Collins, who is a very well-known nationally published author of children's books, have written a new book called, Notable Illinois Women. They have 25 mini biographies in it and 12 major biographies, and the authors of this book have asked me to make available to all Members of the House, a free complimentary copy that they would very much like you to have. It's a must for every library, especially for reference work. Bridgette 'Lamont', the Deputy Director of the Illinois State Library said it's one of the best reference materials she's seen, and these books will be available today in room 122B. And if for some reason you can't get down there, you can talk to me tomorrow about it on the floor and we'll see what we can do, but 122B. Art. Mrs. 'Whitter', would you like to present a book to Representative Telcser?" 'Whitter': "I certainly would. It...It's my pleasure to present Notable Illinois Women to you because this is a book of biographies of women who shaped the destiny of the State of Illinois, and I'm sure that you'll all enjoy reading it. Thank you."
"Thank you very much, Representative. Now, let's give...just a couple of minutes for a few more Members to arrive and we'll convene. The House will come to order. Will the Members please be in their seats? The Chaplain for today is Pastor Paul Flesner from the Grace Lutheran Church located in Springfield."
"Can we bow our heads for a word of prayer? Gracious Heavenly Father, as we stand at the beginning of this new year, we do so with a sense of awe and a sense of 2 STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 146th Legislative Day January 11, 1983 humility at the marvel of Your creation. Especially, we are mindful of Your gift to us, of the gift of time. We give You thanks for the year that has gone by with all of its opportunities, for all of the people who have served and who have led, and we ask Your blessing with us as we embark upon Your gift to us of a new year. We ask Your blessing upon those who serve and those who lead in the year ahead. Be with us in our deliberations. We pray in Your name. Amen."
"The Pledge today will be given today by Representative Kornowicz."
"I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
"Roll Call for Attendance. Mr. Clerk, would you take the record, please? Okay, a Roll Call showing 148 Members present, a quorum is in attendance. Representative Yourell is here. You want to take it again? Okay, we'll dump this Roll Call, take another one for attendance. Okay, Roll Call for Attendance. Okay, would you take the record, Mr. Clerk? 162 Members in attendance, a quorum is present. Representative Collins is... Would you please take Representative Bianco off the Roll Call, Mr. Clerk? He is...He left home...I'll get that. Okay...no. Representative Getty, do you have any excused absences, Sir?"
"None have been requested, Mr. Speaker, as of this..."
"Representative Vinson, for what purpose do you rise?"
"I believe Representative Zwick should be shown on the Roll Call."
"Put Representative Zwick on the Roll Call. Any 3 STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 146th Legislative Day January 11, 1983 excused absences, Representative Daniels?"
"Representative Fawell and Representative Huskey due to illness."
"Okay. The record will so show."
"And Representative Bianco due to illness."
"Representative Bianco will have an excused absence. Representative Nelson, for what purpose do you rise?"
"Mr. Speaker, I believe that Representative Koehler should be shown on the Roll Call. She is in attendance."
"Okay, let's get Representative Koehler on the Roll Call. It's the intent this afternoon for the House to consider two Conference Committee Reports which appear on Supplemental Calendar #1, which has already been distributed. We'll also consider Agreed Resolutions. We have a Death Resolution. We have a couple of Bills that were introduced. They'll be read a first time and, frankly, I think that is about all we have to handle this afternoon. It is our intent to come back in the 82nd General Assembly tomorrow morning at 11:00, at which time we'll clean up anything which may have slipped by, approve some Journals. And then, at about the hour of noon, adjourn sine die. Now, that is the program as it stands right now. If there are any changes, I will contact Representative Madigan's office and Representative Daniels' office so they can be prepared for the rest of this afternoon and tomorrow. Mr. Doorkeeper, in order for the Democratic Party to have their caucus at the earliest convenient time, would you please clear the floor of unauthorized personnel so we can proceed with the business of the House in as rapid a manner as possible? Okay, on the Supplemental Calendar appears Conference Committee Reports, Senate Bill 1324, for which purpose the Gentleman 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 146th Legislative Day January 11, 1983 from DuPage is recognized, Representative Daniels."
"Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, Conference Committee Report on Senate Bill 1324 basically creates a new piece of legislation amending the Capital Development Bond Act, making a net reduction of 6,480,700 dollars in the Capital Development Bond Authorization. It increases bond authorization by a total of 14,948,700 dollars in various categories: in the area of education, approximately 2,100,000; corrections, 800,000; state agencies, 12,000,000, for a total increase, as I stated, of 14,948,700 dollars. And it decreases authorizations in various categories, total decrease being 21,429,400 dollars, and a net decrease in the total authorization Bill of 6,480,700 dollars. I have a breakout, by category, of the Conference Committee action, which is presented in the legislation that you have on your desks. It has been gone over very carefully by both sides of the aisle and has been reviewed carefully by them, and I would ask for your favorable support and approval of the Report."
"Is there any discussion? Hearing none, the question is, 'Shall the House adopt Conference Committee Report #1 to Senate Bill 1324?'. All those in favor signify by voting 'aye', the opposed by voting 'no'. This will take 107 votes since it increases a bond authorization. Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On this question, 145 votin...146 voting 'aye', 4 voting 'no', 9 answering 'present', and this Conference Committee Report, having received the Constitutional three-fifths Majority, is hereby declared passed. On the Supplemental Calendar #1 appears Senate Bill 1524. Representative Laurino wants to vote 'aye' on Senate Bill 1524. Okay, who's calling? Okay, on Supplemental Calendar #1 appears 1524, for which purpose the Gentleman from Lake, 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 146th Legislative Day January 11, 1983 Representative Matijevich, is recognized."
"Mr. Speaker and Members of the House, first, Mr. Speaker, I want to commend you in your short tenure as Speaker for your austerity. I noticed your portrait in the galley...gallery, and you're very frugal, and also congratulate you. Now, in the spirit of that austerity, I offer and move for the adoption the Conference Committee Report #1 on Senate Bill 1524, which is a supplemental Bill in the amount of 6,926,000 dollars. 4,054,600 dollars is out of the University of Illinois Income Fund. That is an additional 4,054,600 from their fund, of which are the mid-year tuition increases. The 1,645,400 from the Capital Development Bond Fund; 940,000 from the General Revenue Fund; 286,000 from the SIU Income Fund. We have monies for food...for Century III incorporated into this Bill; various projects under the Capital Development Board; 395,000 dollars to the Department of Mental Health; 480,000 dollars to the Department of Transportation; monies for the Secretary of State; planning funds for a new State Library in Springfield and 180,000 dollars for the Attorney General. I move for the adoption of Committee...Conference Committee Report #1 to Senate Bill 1524, and it's all agreed."
"Is there any discussion? The Gentleman from Winnebago, Representative Mulcahey."
"Just one question of the Sponsor."
"Indicates he'll yield."
"John, this University is just simply asking the authorization to use that 4,000,000 dollars that is from their Income Fund? Is that correct, John?"
"This, I understand, is a result of the additional increases in tuition at the U of I. So, the monies are therefore appropriated because of that additional revenue." 6 STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 146th Legislative Day January 11, 1983
"So, this is no...this is no new funds, as far as we're concerned. This is money that the University already has."
"That's correct."
"Thank you."
"Further discussion? Gentleman from Lake to close."
"Vote 'aye'."
"The question is, 'Shall the House adopt Conference Committee Report #1 in connection with Senate Bill 1524?'. Those in favor signify by voting 'aye', the opposed by voting 'no'. Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On this question, there are 146 voting 'aye', 11 voting 'nay', 3 answering 'present'. This Conference Committee Report, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Ewing, for what purpose do you rise? Ewing, 'aye'. Introduction an... Winchester, 'aye'. Introduction and First Reading."
"House Bill 2689, Ryan, a Bill for an Act to amend the Unemployment Insurance Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 2690, Ryan, a Bill for an Act to create the Office of Job Displacement and defines its powers and duties. First Reading of the Bill."
"Committee on Assignments. Okay, let's go with the Agreed Resolutions we already have. There are more being filed all the time, so we may have to go back to this order of business later on, anyway. Agreed Resolutions, Representative Conti."
"House Resolution 1342. House Resolution 1343, Madigan. 1344, Mulcahey. 1345, Greiman. 1347, Topinka."
"Gentleman from Cook, Representative Conti."
"Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, House Resolution 1342 sponsored by Representative Telcser and the Lea...Leadership, et al, recognizing that we do hereby 7 STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 146th Legislative Day January 11, 1983 commend George H. Ryan and Edward McBroom for their consistent, compassionate service to the people of the 43rd District and for their contribution to the legislative process in the State of Illinois. House Resolution 1343, Madigan, in congratulating Laurie...Lawrence and Marie Metz on the happy occasion of their Golden Wedding Anniversary and wish them many more years of health and happiness together. House Resolution 1344, that the Durand High School varsity football team played in the Northwest Eight Conference and captured a championship by winning six games. House Resolution 1345, Greiman and Bowman, that Sylvia R. Scheinfeld, best wishes upon her 80th birthday. And House Resolution 1347 by Topinka. The Divine Infant Parish of Westchester, Illinois celebrated it's 35th anniversary in 1982. You got one? Let me have it. Let me have it. Have you got a number on this last one? May I read it? Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, I move for the adoption of the Agreed Resolutions."
"Gentleman offers and moves the adoption of the Agreed Resolutions. All in favor signify by saying 'aye', opposed 'no'. The Resolutions are adopted. Okay, Death Resolutions."
"House Resolution 1341, Telcser - Greiman, in respect to the memory of Julius Olivieri. House Resolution 1348, Nash - Madigan - Telcser - et al, in respect to the memory of Mrs. Theresa Donovan."
"Gentleman from Cook, Mr. Conti, moves the adoption of the Death Resolutions. All in favor signify by saying 'aye', opposed 'no'. Resolutions are adopted. Death Resolutions."
"House Resolution 1325, sponsored by Representatives Daniels - et al. Whereas the Members of the Illinois House are deeply saddened by the death of Kenneth C. Cole, who 8 STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 146th Legislative Day January 11, 1983 gained...who gained the respect and admiration of lawmakers and citizens throughout this state; and whereas, the people of the 39th Representative District had recognized Mr. Cole's talents and in November elected him to represent them in the Illinois House, confident that he would consistently carry out his duties on their behalf; and whereas, Mr. Cole dedicated his life to public service, representing several business interests before the Members of the Illinois Legislature, always displaying the virtues of honesty, kindness and compassion to the Members of the Legislature and business community as well as to the members of his family; and whereas, his contributions during the past 18 years to the Illinois business community and to the legislative process will leave a lasting impression on businessmen and lawmakers who knew him and who worked with him for the Association of Employers of Illinois and the Illinois Retail Merchants' Association and as a lobbyist in his own lobbying and business consulting firm; and whereas, Mr. Cole served the Republican Party faithfully and consistently in more than 20 years, and for part of that time served as precinct committeeman in DuPage County where he resided with this wife, Marjorie; and whereas, his loss will be felt not only in Springfield, but also in the 39th District where his reputation for competence and compassion was affirmed by thoughtful voters; therefore be it resolved, by the House of Representatives of the 82nd General Assembly of the State of Illinois, that we here do by (sic - do hereby) express our deepest sympathies to the family of Kenneth C. Cole and honor the memory of his numerous achievements and talents and that they have benefitted his family, his friends, his community and the people of the State of Illinois; and be it further resolved, that suitable copies of this 9 STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 146th Legislative Day January 11, 1983 Resolution and Preamble be presented to Mr. Cole's wife, Marjorie; his son, Gordon; and his daughter, Barbara; and sister, Elaine."
"Gentleman from DuPage, Representative Daniels."
"Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, tomorrow was going to be Ken Cole's day. Tomorrow, after somewhat of a lifelong dream, he was to be seated as a Member of the 83rd General Assembly, after serving for years as a member of some very fine business organizations and representing them here in Springfield. You all knew Ken. He was our friend. He was a man that possessed unique talents, and that is why he was named to be the candidate for the Legislature in that district, due to the demise of Jerry Weeks. And Ken was proud of that accomplishment, because he really desired to be a Member of this Body and to join all of us in public service. We're going to miss Ken, not only those of us here in Springfield, but the people of Illinois; because, perhaps he was uniquely qualified to serve as a Legislator through his years of service, but also through his expertise, his knowledge, his love of government, and then, truly, the very important matters that he stood for. His family was the most important thing to him, and throughout his life he represented his family, held his head up high and always stood before people and talked of them, their accomplishments and their support of him. Tomorrow when we adjourn the 82nd and convene the 83rd, we will have started out already with a loss. I hope that as the 83rd General Assembly moves forward, that we will be able to some way remember Ken Cole and remember that it was to be his General Assembly, that he was to be part of us. Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, as a personal loss that I have, and I would ask all of you to join me in 10 STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 146th Legislative Day January 11, 1983 just a silent moment in the memory of a very fine Legislator, Representative Ken Cole. Thank you, and I would move for the adoption of the Death Resolution."
"Gentleman from Cook, Representative O'Connell."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Members of the House. This is a particularly strong loss for me personally. It was 14 years ago when I began my professional career in the area of government affairs, and I began it with Ken Cole. For the...Throughout our tenure together, we spent it surrounding these halls. Most of that period of time was on the outside of these chambered...these chambers. It was with particular gratitude and gratification when I found out that Ken was to be among us. He epitomized, in my opinion, what is right with this country, and that is an individual who is a self-made, disciplined, hard-working, family-oriented individual with an extremely high sense of moral principles. The tenure of our friendship, although it transcended party lines, always represented to me and ideal in what was good with government, what was good with the business community that he so ably represented and certainly what was good with home and family life. His family I've grown to know well over the years and can truly attest of their loss with their loving husband and father. He was only 59 years old, but I should point out to those of you who did not know Ken that some five years ago, he suffered a massive heart attack and, to most of us, it would have represented the end to a professional career. For Ken Cole, however, it was the beginning of a new one. He recuperated through hard work, through a loving wife, loving children and a dedication to a professional career that knew no physical bounds. He went on his own, of which I was associated with him. He represented some of the most prestigious institutions in this state and in this country, 11 STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 146th Legislative Day January 11, 1983 which was an...a testament to his capabilities as an honest, credible lobbyist. The selection of Ken Cole as the State Representative nominee for the Republican Party in DuPage County for the 39th District came as no surprise to me, for he presented what was truly right with all of us in this chamber. And so three weeks prior to his joining us in this Body, he passed away, untimely of course. I only echo the words of Representative Daniels in saying that he will be here because of the influence and the effect he's had on Members of this Body and institutions that will be coming before us that he represented. And certainly, the impression that he's had on me, as one individual of this Body, will carry on through my tenure in this chamber. And I would join with Representative Daniels in extending my sincerest sympathy to Marj, Gordy and Barb and would again reiterate and request that the Body join in this Resolution."
"The Gentleman has offered and moved the adoption of House Resolution #1325. All those in favor signify by saying 'aye', opposed 'no'. The Resolution is adopted. Further Death Resolutions. These are Death Resolutions of a former Member...or former Members, I believe."
"House Resolution 1340. Whereas, the House of Representatives is saddened to learn of the death, on January 3, 1983, of one of its former Members, C. R. 'Russ' Hamilton, who served from 1968 to 1972; and whereas, Russ Hamilton was an honorable and respected public official, in addition to serving in the Legislature, having been Kankakee County Treasurer from 1961 to 1965 and having worked as an aide to his boyhood friend, former Governor Samuel H. Shapiro; and whereas, Russ Hamilton was rightly proud of his involvement in Democrat politics and his 12 STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 146th Legislative Day January 11, 1983 leadership qualities resulted in his election for three terms as Chairman of the Kankakee County Democrat Central Committee; and whereas, Russ Hamilton's political and public career began after thirty years of employment with Illinois Bell Telephone Company, where he retired in 1960 as manager of the Kankakee district office; and whereas, Russ Hamilton was often heard to say, after sizing up a person, 'He's no phoney baloney'; and, if he said that about someone, they had a friend for life, because Russ Hamilton became a friend the old-fashioned way -- he earned it -- by being a friend; and whereas, Russ Hamilton will be sadly missed by his many friends and associates, but even more so by his dear and loving wife, Dorothy, married to the man she lovingly called 'Ham' for over 45 years, his two dearest daughters, Martha Buell and Janet Jacob and their precious grandchildren; therefore be it resolved, by the House of Representatives of the 82nd General Assembly that we mourn the death of our former colleague, C. R. 'Russ' Hamilton, who served ably the people of the 45th District from 1968 to 1972, and that we will sadly miss his friendship, his fairness and his frankness which were the hallmarks of Russ Hamilton's distinguished public and political career, and we offer our condolences to his loving wife, Dorothy, and his fine family; and be it further resolved, that a suitable copy of this Preamble and Resolution be presented to Dorothy Hamilton."
"Gentleman from Lake, Representative Matijevich."
"Mr. Speaker, first I'd have leave that everybody's name be on the Resolution."
"Are there any objections? Hearing none, leave has been granted."
"I'd also like to say that I was very close to Russ 13 STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 146th Legislative Day January 11, 1983 Hamilton, and the one thing about Russ is that he enjoyed living every moment of his life, because he enjoyed people. And it was just a pleasure to know Russ. I kept in contact even after he left, as consultant with the Bankers' Association, and through his illness I would talk to him on occasion. And near the end, his wife, Dorothy, would say, 'John, Russ just doesn't want to talk to you'. And that was because Russ wanted to be remembered as a person who was strong, and he didn't want any pity from anybody. He just wanted to always be himself, and the best you can say about anybody is that the person is decent, and that's what Russ Hamilton was. He treated everybody decently, and I offer my sympathy to his wife, Dorothy, his two daughters and his sister and brother and his grandchildren all whom I met last week at his funeral, and move for the adoption of the Resolution."
"Is there further discussion? As the Members know, it is customary to adjourn upon the adoption of a Death Resolution of a former Member. We have another Death Resolution of a former Member. We'll read that, and then we'll adopt both of them on the same Roll Call, adjourn, and after we adjourn, I'll make another announcement."
"House Resolution 1346, sponsored by Representative Vinson. Whereas, the Members of the Illinois House and lawmakers throughout the state are deeply saddened by the death of Nicholas L. Hubbard, a former State Legislator; and whereas, he served his country faithfully during World War I, attaining the rank of Second Lieutenant, and then returned to his home county of Logan to take up farming and the operation of a grain business; and whereas, he was elected to the Illinois House in 1934 and served the people of his district for six years before winning a seat in the Illinois Senate, and after retiring from the Legislature 14 STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 146th Legislative Day January 11, 1983 returned again to Logan County to continue his grain business; whereas, during his three terms in the Illinois House of Representatives and his term in the Illinois Senate, Mr. Hubbard displayed leadership ability, honesty and integrity, never putting politics or partisanship ahead of his responsibility to the people of his district; whereas, he remained active in politics throughout his lifetime and was instrumental in the form...formation of the Committee on Agriculture, Prosperity and Independence, and organized opposed to corporate farming; and whereas, he was a past president of the Illinois Grain Dealers' Association and was member of the Mount Pulaski Rotary Club and the American Legion; whereas, his loss will be felt not only in Springfield, but also to his home county and the district he served and where his reputation for competence and compassion was recognized and affirmed in four different elections; therefore be it resolved, by the House of Representatives of the 82nd General Assembly of the State of Illinois, that we do hereby express our deepest sympathies to the family of N. L. Hubbard and honor the memory of his numerous achievements and talents that have benefitted his family, his community and the people of the State of Illinois; and be it further resolved, that suitable copies of this Preamble and Resolution be presented to Mr. Hubbard's brothers, Harold and Paul Hubbard, and to his sister, Dora Timoney."
"Gentleman from DeWitt, Representative Vinson."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. I would also ask leave to have all the Members of this chamber added to sponsorship of the Resolution."
"Are there any objections? Hearing none, leave has been granted."
"Mr. Hubbard did serve his country well in World War I. 15 STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 146th Legislative Day January 11, 1983 He did serve his district well, in both this chamber and subsequently in the Illinois Senate. Mr. Hubbard never permitted partisan politics to divert or distract him from the...his fidelity to constitutional principles, as his record makes clear. He served his community, his profession, his church very well. I don't know of anyone who I've had the privilege of ever meeting who more betokened an example of what this country and this state are all about. And, for that reason, I would ask that we pass the Death Resolution in token of our sympathy for Mr. Hubbard."
"Gentleman from McLean, Representative Bradley."
"Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, as the Resolution indicates, Mr. Hubbard had a very distinguished and successful life. I couldn't help but think of the difference between Representative Cole and Mr. Hubbard, and Mr. Hubbard's fortunate in being able to lead a full life and be...do the things that he wanted to do. I'm sure that every one of us when we're out on the campaign trail, at some time or another, run into a former Legislator, which I was fortunate to do on a number of occasions when I would go down to Mount Pulaski in Logan County on the campaign trail. He never failed to have some words of wisdom of things that we should be doing or things that we weren't doing. And when you consider that it was 48 years ago at this time that Mr. Hubbard came to this chamber and started that distinguished political career, it's very remarkable that up until just a...just recently, he was still working and very active in operating a grain elevator in Mount Pulaski. Everybody that I knew in that particular area had nothing but kind remarks in his behalf, and so, Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen, I would move the adoption of the Death Resolution, or of both Death 16 STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 146th Legislative Day January 11, 1983 Resolutions."
"Is there further discussion? If not, the question is, 'Shall these two Resolutions be adopted?'. All those in favor signify by saying 'aye', the opposed 'no'. The Resolutions are adopted, and the House now stands adjourned until 11:00 a.m. tomorrow morning. At this point, I'd like to also remind the Democratic Members they have a little bit of business to take care of now. It should go pretty fast. It's kind of a minor matter. You're meeting in room 114, I believe, right now. Is that correct, Mr. Greiman? Tomorrow morning, 11:00 a.m. Representative Bell, I'm sorry. For what purpose do you rise, Sir?"
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I just wanted to remind everyone. We have this book, Notable Illinois Women, that we are making available to you free of charge in room 122B immediately. 122B. It's an excellent book, women of all over the State of Illinois who have helped mold the state, and Randy Whitter, the lobbyist from the Realtors', aunt is one of the authors. Thank you." 17 STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 146th Legislative Day January 11, 1983
"Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, we are..we are awaiting the report of a Conference Committee, I guess a couple of Conference Committees, and so the House will be at ease for 45 minutes. You don't know the meaning of the word, Pierce. Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, I have more good news for you. The House will convene at 2:00 p.m. The Gentleman from Cook, Representative Greiman."
"We..We have a Democratic Conference scheduled for the new Conference...our new Democratic Conference for the new General Assembly scheduled at 2:00. I think it was understood that there was not going to be Session..."
"Well, I think...I think the Speaker's on the phone now. Let me check and maybe we can amend this."
"Okay, why don't we just hold it then for a moment. Fine."
"Representative Greiman and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, the Speaker just called. He said that he has conferred with Representative Madigan about this. The 2:00 time is agreeable to Representative Madigan. They say that all the paperwork will be done by 2:00. We will be able to do our business and get out of here quickly at that time, and then you will have your Conference immediately after adjournment."
"Thank you very much, Representative Collins."
"Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, we're convening just a couple of minutes early. I know that the Democratic Members are in a hurry to get business done and take care of some pressing business which I understand they have. But, in the couple of minutes prior to the 2:00 convening, I wonder if we could have Representative Bell come up to the podium with constituents and make a presentation?" 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 146th Legislative Day January 11, 1983
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'm very proud today to say that I have Evelyn 'Whitter' down here with me. Evelyn is a resident of Milan, Illinois. She's a...quite a well-known published author, and she, along with David Collins, who is a very well-known nationally published author of children's books, have written a new book called, Notable Illinois Women. They have 25 mini biographies in it and 12 major biographies, and the authors of this book have asked me to make available to all Members of the House, a free complimentary copy that they would very much like you to have. It's a must for every library, especially for reference work. Bridgette 'Lamont', the Deputy Director of the Illinois State Library said it's one of the best reference materials she's seen, and these books will be available today in room 122B. And if for some reason you can't get down there, you can talk to me tomorrow about it on the floor and we'll see what we can do, but 122B. Art, Mrs. 'Whitter', would you like to present a book to Representative Telcser?" 'Whitter': "I certainly would. It...It's my pleasure to present Notable Illinois Women to you because this is a book of biographies of women who shaped the destiny of the State of Illinois, and I'm sure that you'll all enjoy reading it. Thank you."
"Thank you very much, Representative. Now, let's give...just a couple of minutes for a few more Members to arrive and we'll convene. The House will come to order. Will the Members please be in their seats? The Chaplain for today is Pastor Paul Flesner from the Grace Lutheran Church located in Springfield."
"Can we bow our heads for a word of prayer? Gracious Heavenly Father, as we stand at the beginning of this new year, we do so with a sense of awe and a sense of 2 STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 146th Legislative Day January 11, 1983 humility at the marvel of Your creation. Especially, we are mindful of Your gift to us, of the gift of time. We give You thanks for the year that has gone by with all of its opportunities, for all of the people who have served and who have led, and we ask Your blessing with us as we embark upon Your gift to us of a new year. We ask Your blessing upon those who serve and those who lead in the year ahead. Be with us in our deliberations. We pray in Your name. Amen."
"The Pledge today will be given today by Representative Kornowicz."
"I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
"Roll Call for Attendance. Mr. Clerk, would you take the record, please? Okay, a Roll Call showing 148 Members present, a quorum is in attendance. Representative Yourell is here. You want to take it again? Okay, we'll dump this Roll Call, take another one for attendance. Okay, Roll Call for Attendance. Okay, would you take the record, Mr. Clerk? 162 Members in attendance, a quorum is present. Representative Collins is... Would you please take Representative Bianco off the Roll Call, Mr. Clerk? He is...He left home...I'll get that. Okay...no. Representative Getty, do you have any excused absences, Sir?"
"None have been requested, Mr. Speaker, as of this..."
"Representative Vinson, for what purpose do you rise?"
"I believe Representative Zwick should be shown on the Roll Call."
"Put Representative Zwick on the Roll Call. Any 3 STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 146th Legislative Day January 11, 1983 excused absences, Representative Daniels?"
"Representative Fawell and Representative Huskey due to illness."
"Okay. The record will so show."
"And Representative Bianco due to illness."
"Representative Bianco will have an excused absence. Representative Nelson, for what purpose do you rise?"
"Mr. Speaker, I believe that Representative Koehler should be shown on the Roll Call. She is in attendance."
"Okay, let's get Representative Koehler on the Roll Call. It's the intent this afternoon for the House to consider two Conference Committee Reports which appear on Supplemental Calendar #1, which has already been distributed. We'll also consider Agreed Resolutions. We have a Death Resolution. We have a couple of Bills that were introduced. They'll be read a first time and, frankly, I think that is about all we have to handle this afternoon. It is our intent to come back in the 82nd General Assembly tomorrow morning at 11:00, at which time we'll clean up anything which may have slipped by, approve some Journals. And then, at about the hour of noon, adjourn sine die. Now, that is the program as it stands right now. If there are any changes, I will contact Representative Madigan's office and Representative Daniels' office so they can be prepared for the rest of this afternoon and tomorrow. Mr. Doorkeeper, in order for the Democratic Party to have their caucus at the earliest convenient time, would you please clear the floor of unauthorized personnel so we can proceed with the business of the House in as rapid a manner as possible? Okay, on the Supplemental Calendar appears Conference Committee Reports, Senate Bill 1324, for which purpose the Gentleman 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 146th Legislative Day January 11, 1983 from DuPage is recognized, Representative Daniels."
"Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, Conference Committee Report on Senate Bill 1324 basically creates a new piece of legislation amending the Capital Development Bond Act, making a net reduction of 6,480,700 dollars in the Capital Development Bond Authorization. It increases bond authorization by a total of 14,948,700 dollars in various categories: in the area of education, approximately 2,100,000; corrections, 800,000; state agencies, 12,000,000, for a total increase, as I stated, of 14,948,700 dollars. And it decreases authorizations in various categories, total decrease being 21,429,400 dollars, and a net decrease in the total authorization Bill of 6,480,700 dollars. I have a breakout, by category, of the Conference Committee action, which is presented in the legislation that you have on your desks. It has been gone over very carefully by both sides of the aisle and has been reviewed carefully by them, and I would ask for your favorable support and approval of the Report."
"Is there any discussion? Hearing none, the question is, 'Shall the House adopt Conference Committee Report #1 to Senate Bill 1324?'. All those in favor signify by voting 'aye', the opposed by voting 'no'. This will take 107 votes since it increases a bond authorization. Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On this question, 145 votin...146 voting 'aye', 4 voting 'no', 9 answering 'present', and this Conference Committee Report, having received the Constitutional three-fifths Majority, is hereby declared passed. On the Supplemental Calendar #1 appears Senate Bill 1524. Representative Laurino wants to vote 'aye' on Senate Bill 1524. Okay, who's calling? Okay, on Supplemental Calendar #1 appears 1524, for which purpose the Gentleman from Lake, 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 146th Legislative Day January 11, 1983 Representative Matijevich, is recognized."
"Mr. Speaker and Members of the House, first, Mr. Speaker, I want to commend you in your short tenure as Speaker for your austerity. I noticed your portrait in the galley...gallery, and you're very frugal, and also congratulate you. Now, in the spirit of that austerity, I offer and move for the adoption the Conference Committee Report #1 on Senate Bill 1524, which is a supplemental Bill in the amount of 6,926,000 dollars. 4,054,600 dollars is out of the University of Illinois Income Fund. That is an additional 4,054,600 from their fund, of which are the mid-year tuition increases. The 1,645,400 from the Capital Development Bond Fund; 940,000 from the General Revenue Fund; 286,000 from the SIU Income Fund. We have monies for food...for Century III incorporated into this Bill; various projects under the Capital Development Board; 395,000 dollars to the Department of Mental Health; 480,000 dollars to the Department of Transportation; monies for the Secretary of State; planning funds for a new State Library in Springfield and 180,000 dollars for the Attorney General. I move for the adoption of Committee...Conference Committee Report #1 to Senate Bill 1524, and it's all agreed."
"Is there any discussion? The Gentleman from Winnebago, Representative Mulcahey."
"Just one question of the Sponsor."
"Indicates he'll yield."
"John, this University is just simply asking the authorization to use that 4,000,000 dollars that is from their Income Fund? Is that correct, John?"
"This, I understand, is a result of the additional increases in tuition at the U of I. So, the monies are therefore appropriated because of that additional revenue." 6 STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 146th Legislative Day January 11, 1983
"So, this is no...this is no new funds, as far as we're concerned. This is money that the University already has."
"That's correct."
"Thank you."
"Further discussion? Gentleman from Lake to close."
"Vote 'aye'."
"The question is, 'Shall the House adopt Conference Committee Report #1 in connection with Senate Bill 1524?'. Those in favor signify by voting 'aye', the opposed by voting 'no'. Have all voted who wish? Take the record. On this question, there are 146 voting 'aye', 11 voting 'nay', 3 answering 'present'. This Conference Committee Report, having received the Constitutional Majority, is hereby declared passed. Representative Ewing, for what purpose do you rise? Ewing, 'aye'. Introduction an... Winchester, 'aye'. Introduction and First Reading."
"House Bill 2689, Ryan, a Bill for an Act to amend the Unemployment Insurance Act. First Reading of the Bill. House Bill 2690, Ryan, a Bill for an Act to create the Office of Job Displacement and defines its powers and duties. First Reading of the Bill."
"Committee on Assignments. Okay, let's go with the Agreed Resolutions we already have. There are more being filed all the time, so we may have to go back to this order of business later on, anyway. Agreed Resolutions, Representative Conti."
"House Resolution 1342. House Resolution 1343, Madigan. 1344, Mulcahey. 1345, Greiman. 1347, Topinka."
"Gentleman from Cook, Representative Conti."
"Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, House Resolution 1342 sponsored by Representative Telcser and the Lea...Leadership, et al, recognizing that we do hereby 7 STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 146th Legislative Day January 11, 1983 commend George H. Ryan and Edward McBroom for their consistent, compassionate service to the people of the 43rd District and for their contribution to the legislative process in the State of Illinois. House Resolution 1343, Madigan, in congratulating Laurie...Lawrence and Marie Metz on the happy occasion of their Golden Wedding Anniversary and wish them many more years of health and happiness together. House Resolution 1344, that the Durand High School varsity football team played in the Northwest Eight Conference and captured a championship by winning six games. House Resolution 1345, Greiman and Bowman, that Sylvia B. Scheinfeld, best wishes upon her 80th birthday. And House Resolution 1347 by Topinka. The Divine Infant Parish of Westchester, Illinois celebrated it's 35th anniversary in 1982. You got one? Let me have it. Let me have it. Have you got a number on this last one? May I read it? Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, I move for the adoption of the Agreed Resolutions."
"Gentleman offers and moves the adoption of the Agreed Resolutions. All in favor signify by saying 'aye', opposed 'no'. The Resolutions are adopted. Okay, Death Resolutions."
"House Resolution 1341, Telcser - Greiman, in respect to the memory of Julius Olivieri. House Resolution 1348, Nash - Madigan - Telcser - et al, in respect to the memory of Mrs. Theresa Donovan."
"Gentleman from Cook, Mr. Conti, moves the adoption of the Death Resolutions. All in favor signify by saying 'aye', opposed 'no'. Resolutions are adopted. Death Resolutions."
"House Resolution 1325, sponsored by Representatives Daniels - et al. Whereas the Members of the Illinois House are deeply saddened by the death of Kenneth C. Cole, who 8 STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 146th Legislative Day January 11, 1983 gained...who gained the respect and admiration of lawmakers and citizens throughout this state; and whereas, the people of the 39th Representative District had recognized Mr. Cole's talents and in November elected him to represent them in the Illinois House, confident that he would consistently carry out his duties on their behalf; and whereas, Mr. Cole dedicated his life to public service, representing several business interests before the Members of the Illinois Legislature, always displaying the virtues of honesty, kindness and compassion to the Members of the Legislature and business community as well as to the members of his family; and whereas, his contributions during the past 18 years to the Illinois business community and to the legislative process will leave a lasting impression on businessmen and lawmakers who knew him and who worked with him for the Association of Employers of Illinois and the Illinois Retail Merchants' Association and as a lobbyist in his own lobbying and business consulting firm; and whereas, Mr. Cole served the Republican Party faithfully and consistently in more than 20 years, and for part of that time served as precinct committeeman in DuPage County where he resided with this wife, Marjorie; and whereas, his loss will be felt not only in Springfield, but also in the 39th District where his reputation for competence and compassion was affirmed by thoughtful voters; therefore be it resolved, by the House of Representatives of the 82nd General Assembly of the State of Illinois, that we here do by (sic - do hereby) express our deepest sympathies to the family of Kenneth C. Cole and honor the memory of his numerous achievements and talents and that they have benefitted his family, his friends, his community and the people of the State of Illinois; and be it further resolved, that suitable copies of this 9 STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 146th Legislative Day January 11, 1983 Resolution and Preamble be presented to Mr. Cole's wife, Marjorie; his son, Gordon; and his daughter, Barbara; and sister, Elaine."
"Gentleman from DuPage, Representative Daniels."
"Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, tomorrow was going to be Ken Cole's day. Tomorrow, after somewhat of a lifelong dream, he was to be seated as a Member of the 83rd General Assembly, after serving for years as a member of some very fine business organizations and representing them here in Springfield. You all knew Ken. He was our friend. He was a man that possessed unique talents, and that is why he was named to be the candidate for the Legislature in that district, due to the demise of Jerry Weeks. And Ken was proud of that accomplishment, because he really desired to be a Member of this Body and to join all of us in public service. We're going to miss Ken, not only those of us here in Springfield, but the people of Illinois; because, perhaps he was uniquely qualified to serve as a Legislator through his years of service, but also through his expertise, his knowledge, his love of government, and then, truly, the very important matters that he stood for. His family was the most important thing to him, and throughout his life he represented his family, held his head up high and always stood before people and talked of them, their accomplishments and their support of him. Tomorrow when we adjourn the 82nd and convene the 83rd, we will have started out already with a loss. I hope that as the 83rd General Assembly moves forward, that we will be able to some way remember Ken Cole and remember that it was to be his General Assembly, that he was to be part of us. Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, as a personal loss that I have, and I would ask all of you to join me in 10 STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 146th Legislative Day January 11, 1983 just a silent moment in the memory of a very fine Legislator, Representative Ken Cole. Thank you, and I would move for the adoption of the Death Resolution."
"Gentleman from Cook, Representative O'Connell."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Members of the House. This is a particularly strong loss for me personally. It was 14 years ago when I began my professional career in the area of government affairs, and I began it with Ken Cole. For the...Throughout our tenure together, we spent it surrounding these halls. Most of that period of time was on the outside of these chambered...these chambers. It was with particular gratitude and gratification when I found out that Ken was to be among us. He epitomized, in my opinion, what is right with this country, and that is an individual who is a self-made, disciplined, hard-working, family-oriented individual with an extremely high sense of moral principles. The tenure of our friendship, although it transcended party lines, always represented to me and ideal in what was good with government, what was good with the business community that he so ably represented and certainly what was good with home and family life. His family I've grown to know well over the years and can truly attest of their loss with their loving husband and father. He was only 59 years old, but I should point out to those of you who did not know Ken that some five years ago, he suffered a massive heart attack and, to most of us, it would have represented the end to a professional career. For Ken Cole, however, it was the beginning of a new one. He recuperated through hard work, through a loving wife, loving children and a dedication to a professional career that knew no physical bounds. He went on his own, of which I was associated with him. He represented some of the most prestigious institutions in this state and in this country, 11 STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 146th Legislative Day January 11, 1983 which was an...a testament to his capabilities as an honest, credible lobbyist. The selection of Ken Cole as the State Representative nominee for the Republican Party in DuPage County for the 39th District came as no surprise to me, for he presented what was truly right with all of us in this chamber. And so three weeks prior to his joining us in this Body, he passed away, untimely of course. I only echo the words of Representative Daniels in saying that he will be here because of the influence and the effect he's had on Members of this Body and institutions that will be coming before us that he represented. And certainly, the impression that he's had on me, as one individual of this Body, will carry on through my tenure in this chamber. And I would join with Representative Daniels in extending my sincerest sympathy to Marj, Gordy and Barb and would again reiterate and request that the Body join in this Resolution."
"The Gentleman has offered and moved the adoption of House Resolution #1325. All those in favor signify by saying 'aye', opposed 'no'. The Resolution is adopted. Further Death Resolutions. These are Death Resolutions of a former Member...or former Members, I believe."
"House Resolution 1340. Whereas, the House of Representatives is saddened to learn of the death, on January 3, 1983, of one of its former Members, C. R. 'Russ' Hamilton, who served from 1968 to 1972; and whereas, Russ Hamilton was an honorable and respected public official, in addition to serving in the Legislature, having been Kankakee County Treasurer from 1961 to 1965 and having worked as an aide to his boyhood friend, former Governor Samuel H. Shapiro; and whereas, Russ Hamilton was rightly proud of his involvement in Democrat politics and his 12 STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 146th Legislative Day January 11, 1983 leadership qualities resulted in his election for three terms as Chairman of the Kankakee County Democrat Central Committee; and whereas, Russ Hamilton's political and public career began after thirty years of employment with Illinois Bell Telephone Company, where he retired in 1960 as manager of the Kankakee district office; and whereas, Russ Hamilton was often heard to say, after sizing up a person, 'He's no phoney baloney'; and, if he said that about someone, they had a friend for life, because Russ Hamilton became a friend the old-fashioned way -- he earned it -- by being a friend; and whereas, Russ Hamilton will be sadly missed by his many friends and associates, but even more so by his dear and loving wife, Dorothy, married to the man she lovingly called 'Ham' for over 45 years, his two dearest daughters, Martha Buell and Janet Jacob and their precious grandchilden; therefore be it resolved, by the House of Representatives of the 82nd General Assembly that we mourn the death of our former colleague, C. R. 'Russ' Hamilton, who served ably the people of the 45th District from 1968 to 1972, and that we will sadly miss his friendship, his fairness and his frankness which were the hallmarks of Russ Hamilton's distinguished public and political career, and we offer our condolences to his loving wife, Dorothy, and his fine family; and be it further resolved, that a suitable copy of this Preamble and Resolution be presented to Dorothy Hamilton."
"Gentleman from Lake, Representative Matijevich."
"Mr. Speaker, first I'd have leave that everybody's name be on the Resolution."
"Are there any objections? Hearing none, leave has been granted."
"I'd also like to say that I was very close to Russ 13 STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 146th Legislative Day January 11, 1983 Hamilton, and the one thing about Russ is that he enjoyed living every moment of his life, because he enjoyed people. And it was just a pleasure to know Russ. I kept in contact even after he left, as consultant with the Bankers' Association, and through his illness I would talk to him on occasion. And near the end, his wife, Dorothy, would say, 'John, Russ just doesn't want to talk to you'. And that was because Russ wanted to be remembered as a person who was strong, and he didn't want any pity from anybody. He just wanted to always be himself, and the best you can say about anybody is that the person is decent, and that's what Russ Hamilton was. He treated everybody decently, and I offer my sympathy to his wife, Dorothy, his two daughters and his sister and brother and his grandchildren all whom I met last week at his funeral, and move for the adoption of the Resolution."
"Is there further discussion? As the Members know, it is customary to adjourn upon the adoption of a Death Resolution of a former Member. We have another Death Resolution of a former Member. We'll read that, and then we'll adopt both of them on the same Roll Call, adjourn, and after we adjourn, I'll make another announcement."
"House Resolution 1346, sponsored by Representative Vinson. Whereas, the Members of the Illinois House and lawmakers throughout the state are deeply saddened by the death of Nicholas L. Hubbard, a former State Legislator; and whereas, he served his country faithfully during World War I, attaining the rank of Second Lieutenant, and then returned to his home county of Logan to take up farming and the operation of a grain business; and whereas, he was elected to the Illinois House in 1934 and served the people of his district for six years before winning a seat in the Illinois Senate, and after retiring from the Legislature 14 STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 146th Legislative Day January 11, 1983 returned again to Logan County to continue his grain business; whereas, during his three terms in the Illinois House of Representatives and his term in the Illinois Senate, Mr. Hubbard displayed leadership ability, honesty and integrity, never putting politics or partisanship ahead of his responsibility to the people of his district; whereas, he remained active in politics throughout his lifetime and was instrumental in the form...formation of the Committee on Agriculture, Prosperity and Independence, and organized opposed to corporate farming; and whereas, he was a past president of the Illinois Grain Dealers' Association and was member of the Mount Pulaski Rotary Club and the American Legion; whereas, his loss will be felt not only in Springfield, but also to his home county and the district he served and where his reputation for competence and compassion was recognized and affirmed in four different elections; therefore be it resolved, by the House of Representatives of the 82nd General Assembly of the State of Illinois, that we do hereby express our deepest sympathies to the family of N. L. Hubbard and honor the memory of his numerous achievements and talents that have benefitted his family, his community and the people of the State of Illinois; and be it further resolved, that suitable copies of this Preamble and Resolution be presented to Mr. Hubbard's brothers, Harold and Paul Hubbard, and to his sister, Dora Timoney."
"Gentleman from DeWitt, Representative Vinson."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. I would also ask leave to have all the Members of this chamber added to sponsorship of the Resolution."
"Are there any objections? Hearing none, leave has been granted."
"Mr. Hubbard did serve his country well in World War I. 15 STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 146th Legislative Day January 11, 1983 He did serve his district well, in both this chamber and subsequently in the Illinois Senate. Mr. Hubbard never permitted partisan politics to divert or distract him from the...his fidelity to constitutional principles, as his record makes clear. He served his community, his profession, his church very well. I don't know of anyone who I've had the privilege of ever meeting who more betokened an example of what this country and this state are all about. And, for that reason, I would ask that we pass the Death Resolution in token of our sympathy for Mr. Hubbard."
"Gentleman from McLean, Representative Bradley."
"Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, as the Resolution indicates, Mr. Hubbard had a very distinguished and successful life. I couldn't help but think of the difference between Representative Cole and Mr. Hubbard, and Mr. Hubbard's fortunate in being able to lead a full life and be...do the things that he wanted to do. I'm sure that every one of us when we're out on the campaign trail, at some time or another, run into a former Legislator, which I was fortunate to do on a number of occasions when I would go down to Mount Pulaski in Logan County on the campaign trail. He never failed to have some words of wisdom of things that we should be doing or things that we weren't doing. And when you consider that it was 48 years ago at this time that Mr. Hubbard came to this chamber and started that distinguished political career, it's very remarkable that up until just a...just recently, he was still working and very active in operating a grain elevator in Mount Pulaski. Everybody that I knew in that particular area had nothing but kind remarks in his behalf, and so, Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen, I would move the adoption of the Death Resolution, or of both Death 16 STATE OF ILLINOIS 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 146th Legislative Day January 11, 1983 Resolutions."
"Is there further discussion? If not, the question is, 'Shall these two Resolutions be adopted?'. All those in favor signify by saying 'aye', the opposed 'no'. The Resolutions are adopted, and the House now stands adjourned until 11:00 a.m. tomorrow morning. At this point, I'd like to also remind the Democratic Members they have a little bit of business to take care of now. It should go pretty fast. It's kind of a minor matter. You're meeting in room 114, I believe, right now. Is that correct, Mr. Greiman? Tomorrow morning, 11:00 a.m. Representative Bell, I'm sorry. For what purpose do you rise, Sir?"
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I just wanted to remind everyone. We have this book, Notable Illinois Women, that we are making available to you free of charge in room 122B immediately. 122B. It's an excellent book, women of all over the State of Illinois who have helped mold the state, and Randy Whitter, the lobbyist from the Realtors', aunt is one of the authors. Thank you." 17 01/18/83 STATE OF ILLINOIS 16:18 82ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DAILY TRANSCRIPTION OF DEBATE INDEX PAGE 1 JANUARY 11, 1983 HB-2689 FIRST READING PAGE 7 HB-2690 FIRST READING PAGE 7 SB-1324 CONFERENCE PAGE 4 SB-1524 CONFERENCE PAGE 5 HR-1325 ADOPTED PAGE 8 HR-1340 ADOPTED PAGE 12 HR-1346 ADOPTED PAGE 14 SUBJECT MATTER REPRESENTATIVE COLLINS IN CHAIR PAGE 1 HOUSE AT EASE PAGE 1 SPEAKER TELCSER IN CHAIR PAGE 1 HOUSE TO ORDER - SPEAKER TELCSER PAGE 2 PRAYER - PASTOR PAUL FLESNER PAGE 2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PAGE 3 ROLL CALL FOR ATTENDANCE PAGE 3 AGREED RESOLUTIONS PAGE 7 DEATH RESOLUTIONS PAGE 8 ADJOURNMENT PAGE 17