"The House shall come to order. The Members shall be in their chairs. We shall be led today in prayer by Father Eugene Costa, Associate Pastor of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Springfield. Father Costa is a guest of Representative Mike Curran. Would the guests in the gallery please rise to join us in the invocation?"
"Lord God, You created heaven and earth, and You are the source of all wisdom and goodness. Send the spirit of Your wisdom to these men and women and guide them in their work. We make this prayer through Christ, our Lord. Amen."
"We shall be led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Representative Ropp."
"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. Greiman, are there any excuses absences?"
"Yes, Mr. Speaker, Representatives Christensen and Younge. The record should show that they be excused officially and that their keys have been removed, in accordance with the rules."
"Let the record show that Representative Christensen and Representative Younge are are excused. Mr. Vinson, are there any excused absences?"
"Representative Hawkinson, due to a death in the family, and his key's been removed."
"Let the record show that Representative Hawkinson is excused. Have all voted who wish? The Clerk shall take the record. There being 113 Members responding to the Attendance Roll Call, there is a quorum present. 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 56th Legislative Day June 2, 1983 Mr. Clerk, Senate Bills, First Reading."
"Senate Bill 33, Turner - LeFlore, a Bill for an Act in relation to minimum standards for dwellings occupied by public clients. First Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 63, White, a Bill for an Act concerning art auction houses. First Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 99, Keane, a Bill for an Act in relation to property tax homestead exemptions. First Beading of the Bill. Senate Bill 161, (sic - 131) Leverenz - Dwight Friedrich, a Bill for an Act making appropriations to the Auditor General. First Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 168, Stuffle, a Bill for an Act to amend the Environmental Protection Act. First Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 185, Neff, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code. First Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 197, Madigan - Daniels, a Bill for an Act to amend the Unemployment Insurance Act. First Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 209, Cullerton, a Bill for an Act to amend the Insurance Code. First Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 255, Reilly - Keane, a Bill for an Act making appropriations to the Board of Higher Education. First Reading of the Bill. Correcting - I read 161, it should be Senate Bill 131, Leverenz - Dwight Friedrich, a Bill for an Act making appropriations to the Auditor General. First Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 256, Satterthwaite, a Bill for an Act making certain appropriations to the Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois. First Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 257, Richmond - Winchester, a Bill for an Act to provide for the ordinary and contingent expenses of Southern Illinois University. First Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 259, Nash, a Bill for an Act making appropriations to the Board of Governors of state colleges and universities. First Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 262, Matijevich, a Bill 2 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 56th Legislative Day June 2, 1983 for an Act making appropriations to the Illinois State Scholarship Commission. First Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 264, Satterthwaite, a Bill for an Act making appropriations for retirement purposes of higher education institutions and agencies. First Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 275, Nash, a Bill for an Act making appropriations to the Department of Commerce and Community Affairs. First Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 276, Leverenz, a Bill for an Act making appropriations to the Auditor General. First Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 277, Nash, a Bill for an Act making appropriations to the Court of Claims. First Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 278, Nash, a Bill for an Act making certain appropriations. First Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 279, Matijevich, a Bill for an Act making appropriations to the Board of Higher Education. First Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 280, Bowman, a Bill for an Act making appropriations to the Department of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities. First Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 288, Vinson, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Pension Code. First Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 294, Jaffe, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act. First Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 303, Nash, a Bill for an Act to amend the School Code. First Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 485, Greiman, a Bill for an Act to amend an Act providing remedies for leasees in relation to failure of leasors to pay for utility services. First Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 522, Vinson, a Bill for an Act to amend the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code. First Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 527, Richmond, a Bill for an Act regarding the possession of firearms stolen during burglaries. First Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 966, Rea - Neff, a Bill for an Act to 3 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 56th Legislative Day June 2, 1983 amend the Revenue Act. First Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 972, Giorgi, a Bill for an Act to provide tuition-free courses for senior citizens. First Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 1040, Steczo, a Bill for an Act to amend an Act to revise the law in relation to counties. First Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 1122, O'Connell, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Highway Code. First Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 1160, Giorgi, a Bill for an Act in relation to the insolvency of group self-insurers. First Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 1185, Karpiel, a Bill for an Act to amend an Act to revise the law in relation to counties. First Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 1234, Capparelli, a Bill for an Act to amend the Election Code. First Reading of the Bill. And Senate Bill 1336, Kulas, a Bill for an Act to amend the Illinois Pension Code. First Reading of the Bill."
"Ladies and Gentlemen, if I could have your attention. Ladies and Gentlemen, if I could have your attention just for a couple of minutes. Could we have your attention for just a couple of minutes? Mr. DeJaegher, could I have your attention? Would the doorkeeper take a key to Mr. DeJaegher's desk? I'd like to direct your attention to page two, three, and four of the Calendar. There are 10 Bills remaining on that Order of Business which do not have Senate Sponsors. On page two, Senate Bill 80 does not have a Senate Sponsor... House Sponsor. Representative Breslin. Representative Breslin. Senate Bill 80 is sponsored by Senator Welch. You might want to pick up the sponsorship of it. On page three of the Calendar, Senate Bill 309, by Vadalabene; 552, by Hall; 936, by Vadalabene; 1117, by Eagan; 1158, by DeMuzio; 1174, by Rupp; 1278, by Rock; 1325, by Bruce. Those Bills do not have House Sponsors, and it would expedite our 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 56th Legislative Day June 2, 1983 consideration of these Bills if we could get House Sponsors for those Bills today. Thank you. The Chair recognizes Representative Vinson."
"Mr. Speaker, I have not had the opportunity to make a thorough search of the subject, but I have been advised by other Members that Senate Bill 309, which you just listed, and which is on page three of the Calendar, and does not not have a House Sponsor at this time, was posted and considered in Committee today - yesterday, I'm sorry. I'm also advised, by another party, that 972 had not been read a first time and was considered in Committee. There may be other Bills in that same status, and as I say, I have not had a chance to make a thorough study of the matter, but I wonder if you might ask the Parliamentarian or the Clerk to review where we are on that, because I can't see how we can get to the point of considering Bills in Committee before a First Reading."
"Mr. Vinson, could you tell me when you'll complete your independent research on this question?"
"Can I tell you what?"
"When you will complete your independent research on this question."
"Well, I'll have some independent research completed on it by midafternoon."
"Okay, good. We would be very anxious to correct any errors of that nature. Mr. Clerk, did you get those Bill numbers? So, if you would examine the problem immediately and report to me and to Mr. Vinson."
"What would, Mr. Speaker, what would be your thoughts about - could a Committee have effectively acted on a Bill which not... had not been read a first time?"
"Mr. Vinson, based upon my limited knowledge of the Illinois Constitution, I would say that they would have 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 56th Legislative Day June 2, 1983 violated the Illinois Constitution by considering the Bill before First Reading."
"Okay, we're on the same wave length, and I'll get my research finished this afternoon."
"We are always on the same wave length, Mr. Vinson. Representative Van Duyne."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to have leave of the House to waive the proper posting rules so that Senate Bill 851 may be heard today. I have checked with everybody that had anything to do with this, and we have complete agreement."
"Have you spoken with the Minority Spokesperson on the Committee?"
"Yes, yes, Representative Vinson. Well, Mr. McAuliffe is not on the floor, so I had to speak with Representative Vinson, and he gave me his..."
"Fine. Mr. Vins... which... this would be the Environment Committee? The Energy and Environment Committee?"
"No, no, no, no. This is for Pensions. 851."
"Alright, so the... Mr. Van Duyne requests leave to suspend the posting requirements to permit the hearing of Senate Bill 851 in the Committee on Personnel and Pensions this afternoon. Is there leave? Leave is granted for that purpose, and that leave shall be journalized through the use of the Attendance Roll Call. Ladies and Gentlemen, once again we need House Sponsors for legislation. Senate Bill 80 does not have a Sponsor. Representative Breslin, do you have any interest in sponsoring Senate Bill 80? Okay, thank you. Senate Bill 936, by Vadalabene. Mr. McPike, did you wish help your Senator? Senate Bill 1117, by Mr. Eagan. Is Mr. Capparelli on the floor? Mr. Capparelli? For what purpose 6 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 56th Legislative Day June 2, 1983 does Mr. Matijevich seek recognition?"
"They can put my name on 1117. It's very simple. Oh, Jim Keane's got it."
"Mr. Matijevich, was that 1117?"
"No, Jim Keane wants it. Jim Keane."
"Okay. Mr. Clerk are there any Bills left? For what purpose does Mr. Jaffe seek recognition?"
"Yes, Mr. Speaker, on the posting notice for tomorrow for the Judiciary Committee, it lists the meeting time as 8:30. I would like to announce that instead of 8:30, we will be meeting at 9:00."
"Fine. So Mr. Jaffe has announced that the Judiciary Committee will meet at 9:00 a.m. rather than at 8:30. For what purpose does Mr. Hallock seek recognition?"
"I would just like to commend the Clerk's office on page two on Senate Bill 185, we have two good House Sponsors, Neff and Neff."
"The Clerk tells me that he will investigate that matter immediately, Mr. Hallock. Mr. Clerk, did you wish to read any more Bills on the Order of First Reading? Proceed."
"Senate Bills, First Reading. Senate Bill 80, Stuffle - Brummer, a Bill for an Act making appropriations to the Department of Commerce and Community Affairs for loans to the Statewide Citizens' Utility Board. First Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 309, Giorgi, a Bill for an Act to provide for formal administrative hearings by governmental entities prior to discharge of police chiefs. First Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 552, Flinn, a Bill for an Act to amend the Revenue Act. First Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 906, Alexander, a Bill for an Act to amend the Unified Code of Corrections. First Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 936, McPike, a Bill for an Act in 7 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 56th Legislative Day June 2, 1983 relation to the Illinois Department of Transportation. First Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 1117, Keane, a Bill for an Act to amend the Unified Code of Corrections. First Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 1158, Brunsvold, a Bill for an Act in relation to mortgage foreclosures of farm property. First Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 1174, Homer, a Bill for an Act to amend an Act regulating wages. First Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 1278, Nash - Taylor, a Bill for an Act to amend the Election Code. First Reading of the Bill. Senate Bill 1325, Hicks, a Bill for an Act in relation to the fees, salaries, expenses and office space of circuit court clerks. First Reading of the Bill."
"General Resolutions."
"House Resolution 339, O'Connell - Currie."
"Committee on Assignment. Agreed Resolutions."
"House Resolution 51... I'm sorry. House Joint Resolution 51, Karpiel - Wojcik; House Joint Resolution 52, Karpiel - Hensel; House Joint Resolution 53, Doyle - Leverenz; House Joint Resolution 54, Doyle - Leverenz; Senate Joint Resolution 46, Rice; Senate Joint Resolution 48, Steczo; House Resolutions 332, DiPrima et al; 336, Madigan; 337, Cowlishaw; 338, Ewing. Also, House Resolution 341, Jane Barnes."
"Representative Matijevich."
"Chairman... Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, I'm trying to get these Resolutions together, and I'm not sure I've got all the... I didn't hear all of what the Clerk announced, but here's what I've got, and if I haven't, the Clerk will fill me in. Senate Joint 46, Rice, honors the memory of Dorey Miller. Senate Joint 48, Steczo, congratulates Sheriff Richard Elrod. House Joint 51, Karpiel, congratulates certain worthy citizens. 8 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 56th Legislative Day June 2, 1983 Senate... House Joint Resolution 52, Karpiel, congratulates those certain worthy citizens again. House Joint Resolution 53, Doyle, congratulates Mr. Lowinski. House Joint 54, Doyle, congratulates the Triton College Trojans. House Resolution 32, DiPrima, congratulates Jean Simpson. House Resolution 336 congratulates Henry Jackson. House Resolution 337 congratulates Oliver Kreimeier. House Resolution 338, Ewing, congratulates Dorothy Woliung. House Resolution 341, Barnes, congratulates John Dubocq. I think I may have them all. I move the adoption of the Agreed Resolutions. Move the adoption, Mr. Speaker."
"The Gentleman moves for the adoption of the Agreed Resolutions. Those in favor say 'aye', those opposed say 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. The Agreed Resolutions are adopted. Death Resolution."
"House Resolution 340, Levin - Preston, with respect to the memory of Mr. James Dowling."
"Mr. Matijevich, on a Death Resolution."
"Move the adoption."
"The Gentleman moves the adoption of the Death Resolution. All those in favor say 'aye', all those opposed say 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. The Resolution is adopted. Anything further, Mr. Clerk? The Chair will now recognize the Dean of the House, Representative DiPrima. Mr. DiPrima."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, as you know, we delayed our Poppy Day program, which was supposed to have been held last Thursday, due to the increased activity in business, and we're going to go ahead with it today. And we're deeply grateful to the Speaker, Mike Madigan, for allowing us to go ahead with this program, which is dedicated in honor of those that gave their all in all our wars and those that are presently 9 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 56th Legislative Day June 2, 1983 hospitalized in all the veteran hospitals of the country. We're going to dedicate this program to the late and beloved son of our beloved colleague, Bruce Richmond, and the program is going to be dedicated to his late son, Randy Richmond. So, we will start with our program by calling on Representative Gordon Ropp to give the salute to the colors."
"Thank you. We'll begin with the Pledge. 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."
"Alright, thank you, Ropp. Now, we will have the Paul Memorial Day, which was written by William J. Acker and will be recited by Judy Topinka."
"Thank you very much, Dean DiPrima. William J. Acker is a 91 year old self-taught poet, and he comes from a farm in Waterloo, Illinois. He saw service in the Army; first in the Quartermaster Corps in Texas and in the Border Patrol under General John J. Pershing in 1916 through 17, and later in World War I, as a warrant officer in France, so he's one of our native sons. And he writes, 'Memorial Day. At Gettysburg and San Juan Hill, in Flanders Field now all is still. But men still drill and march away, like you who made Memorial Day. In Normandy and on Bataan, at 'Enchan', 'Que San', and in Iran, selflessly, the needs you met, and now we know we must not forget. Those who fought and those who fell, to hear the bell of freedom knell, we crouch beside your graves today, these wreaths of 'vernal' buds to lay. And to you who died for freedom's sake, a pledge to carry on we make. The torch that you so bravely bore shall be our beacon evermore. We pray that by its guiding light, we'll find our course and hold it right. We hope it may, throughout the years, bring an end to blood and tears. For 10 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 56th Legislative Day June 2, 1983 we're a nation, proud and free, and sometimes it is hard to see where friendship for our cause abides and where a foe of freedom hides. You have found peace while we still weep and wail, our changes we must keep. There'll be no peace until we find a way that's just for all mankind.' Thank you."
"Thank you, Judy. Now, we will hear from Peggy Breslin, who will give her version of 'In Flanders Field the Poppies Grow'."
"'In Flanders Field the poppies blow between the crosses, row on row, that mark our place. And in the sky, the larks still bravely singing fly, scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the dead. Short days ago we lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, loved and were loved, and now we lie in Flanders Field. Take up our quarrel with the foe. To you, with failing hands, we throw the torch. Be yours, to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die, we shall not sleep, though poppies grow in Flanders Field.'"
"Thank you, Peggy. That was very good. Now we will hear from John O'Connell, who is the Chairman of the Commission on Agent Orange, who will give his presentation of a President - John F. Kennedy remembrance. John O'Connell."
"In 1962, President John F. Kennedy was reminded, during a public address, of the old verse scrolled on a sentry box more than 300 years ago, and that scroll read as follows: 'God and the soldier all men adore in time of trouble and no more, for when war is over and all things are righted, God is neglected, the old soldier is slighted.'. Recent events bear out the late President's belief that the more distant time moves from the sound of battle, the more dim public memory becomes of the 11 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 56th Legislative Day June 2, 1983 sacrifices exacted at the price for victory, and the greater the inclination to challenge the veterans' programs once accepted as just and reasonable."
"Thank you, John. How true that is today. Now, we're going to hear from Carol Braun, who will give us her rendition of the song, 'My Buddy'. Alright, we'll back up now. We'll have 'The Ten Commandments of a Good American' by Sylvester Rhem."
"The Ten Commandments of a Good American. Love and honor the United States of America. Obey its laws and uphold its Constitution. Respect its flag and oppose all its enemies. ... and support the national motto 'In God We Trust'. Cherish and defend liberty and justice for all. Oppose discrimination and practice brotherhood. Exercise the right to vote and preserve freedom. Oppose and expose crime, political corruption, and indecency. Increase the American stature through education. Strive for peace and a free world."
"Thank you, Sylvester. Now, we'll hear from Barbara Currie, who will relate to us of a star in God's window. Barbara Currie."
"A Star in God's Window, by the Reverend Eugene Denner. It was an early spring evening during the First World War. A father and his four year old son were taking a leisurely stroll through a residential neighborhood. As they walked by a darkened home, little Bobby noticed a service flag in the window, with a gold star on a field of white with a red border. 'What kind of flag is that, Daddy?', the lad inquired of his father. 'That star means that the people in that home have lost a son in the war. Their boy died fighting for our freedom.' A few moments in the distance over the chimney of a house a block away, a twinkling star appeared in the sky. It was the first star of the evening, 12 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 56th Legislative Day June 2, 1983 and it caught the attention of the little boy. He looked up at his father and asked, 'Daddy, did God lose a son in the war?' Momentarily, the father was at a loss for words, but he looked down at his son, laid his hand on his head and smiled. 'Yes, Bobby, God gave up his son that all people might be free.'"
"Thank you, Barbara. Now, Judy Koehler is going to remind us of what Memorial Day means to her. Judy Koehler."
"Thank you, Representative DiPrima. What Memorial Day Means to Me. In times of peace, in times of war, men and women of the armed forces have stood ready to protect our ideas of democracy. We will not forget their heroic deeds, for they were done in the name of freedom. We cannot forget their loyalty, for it gave their struggle meaning and kept this nation strong. And we must not forget them, for they gave us their lives so that this nation might live. On Memorial Day, let us be grateful... tribute to those who lived and died so courageously for our country. Thank you."
"Thank you, Judy. Now, we will hear from Jack Davis, who will remind us as to what a veteran means to all of us. Jack Davis."
"Well, thank you, Larry. Memorial Day is come to be know now that we honor all of our dead, particularly always think of veterans. And O.W. Price, the gentleman who has passed away himself recently, answers the question 'What is a Veteran? He's a man who looks the world in the eye, and who feels an extra heartbeat when the flag goes day. He's a man who steps a little faster when he hears a military band. He comes from all assorted races, sizes and shapes. He's big and he's small and he's short and tall. He's the doughboy of World War I and the G.I. of World War II, 13 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 56th Legislative Day June 2, 1983 Korea, and Viet Nam. He's a sailor, a soldier, a flier and a marine. He's artillery, infantry, medic, chemical engineer, armored ordinance and a corpsman. He's a Republican, he's a Democrat and an independent. He's a plumber, a doctor, a salesman, mechanic, farmer, banker. He's Catholic and he's Protestant and he's a Jew. He's rich and he's poor and he's in between. He's a man who loves peace because he knows the cost of war. He's a good citizen and a man who knows the price of freedom. He knows that eternal vigilance and preparedness are necessary if freedom is to be preserved. He likes the majesty of American mountains and the tranquility of America's valleys and the bustle of her cities. He's proud of his American heritage and he's alert to the American present and confident of his American future. He likes the legends of America's past and her great - the Washingtons and Jeffersons - Lincolns, the Roosevelts and Trumans, the Robert E. Lees, the Stonewall Jacksons and Pattons and the Eisenhowers, the MacArthurs, and all the proud patriots who have marched through America's history books. He's bivouacked at Valley Forge, he's charged the hills at Gettysburg and faced the fire at San Juan Hill. He stormed the sands of Guadalcanal and slogged through the Marne, stormed ashore at Omaha Beach, waded the cold mud of Korea and the steamy jungles of Viet Nam, and in the very rear of his secret heart, there's always a tinge of sorrow, a souvenir of sadness for lost and departed comrades. He's a first class fighting man, a citizen soldier and a peace time leader. He's America's most honored citizen and a member of history's most exclusive fraternity. And always aiding him in his duties as a fighting man, there were the WAVES, the WACS, and the lady Marines, and those angels of mercy, the nurses. God bless them all, for they are 14 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 56th Legislative Day June 2, 1983 veterans.'"
"That was eloquent, Jack. Thank you ever so much. Now, we're going to hear from the Oreo Trio, comprised of the Poppy Day Belles. They are... makes of Loleta Didrickson, Ethel Alexander and Kathleen Wojcik, and they will give us their rendition of the song titled 'Trees', composed by the late Joyce Kilmer, who composed this prior to his being killed in action in World War I. I guess you can sing from... you going to get together? Oh, there you are. The Oreos. Go ahead, girls."
"This one is for the veterans, but most especially for you, Larry." Didrickson, Alexander, Wojcik: (Sing 'Trees')
"Oh, that was really splendid. I don't know, listen, girls, let's get together after I get off from the platform, here, sign the contracts and we'll hit the road. Forget the Legislature. It was real good. Alright, now we're going to hear from Penny Pullen, who's going to give us a Republican... 'A Republic That Has Endured'... Republican. It's been tough enduring, being a Republican, let me tell you."
"Somehow, I have. Thank you, General, and thank you for the honor of inviting me to participate in the tribute. This poem is inscribed on the Memorial to the Confederate Dead at Arlington, Virginia. It certainly applies not only to the Confederate dead but to all those who have given their lives in the cause of freedom, from the very beginning right up through last week in Central America. 'Not for fame or reward, not for place or for rank, not lured by ambition or goaded by necessity, but in simple obedience to duty, as they understood it. These men suffered all, sacrificed all, dared all, and died.'"
"Thank you, Penny. Now, we're going to hear 'A 15 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 56th Legislative Day June 2, 1983 Citizen's Creed'. Now, most of your heard Myron conduct his program here a week or so ago with the Ukranians. Now... Myron is actually an alien. He came here from the old country, from the stepes of Russia in the Ukraine, and then worked in the cotton fields of Georgia, would you believe, and then became a citizen. And now, here he is, one of us, and he's going to give us 'A Citizen's Creed'. Myron Kulas."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. The proudest moment in my life was when I became a citizen of this great country. I was 19 years old at that time. Becoming a citizen, I took upon myself certain duties and certain responsibilities. Today, it saddens me and it hurts me deeply to see people who were born and raised in this country, people whose proud forefathers fought and died for independence, for freedom, and who made this country the greatest country in the world today - it saddens me to see these people shirking their duties and responsibilities as citizens. Today's kids do not even know the meaning of Memorial Day. To them, it's a four day weekend. Today, Ladies and Gentlemen, this august Body pays tribute to all the noble men and women who gave their lives in defense of our country. I ask each and every one of you, when you go out amongst your constituents, please, please remind them why these noble men and women sacrificed their lives. They sacrificed their lives because they were fulfilling their responsibilities and duties as citizens of this country. It is our responsibility and duty, as a citizen of this country, to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America, to obey its laws, to participate in the elective process, to respect our flag, to love our country and to protect it from all enemies. God bless the United States 16 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 56th Legislative Day June 2, 1983 of America."
"Thank you, Myron. I know you weren't here when I fought night and day to retain Memorial Day on the 30th, but I had some terrific fights on the floor, and thank God I was backed by the majority of the Legislators, and we kept it on May 30th, 'til finally we were getting so much static between the kids being off on the 30th, and fathers and mothers being off on Monday, that we finally consented to alleviate the program. And we've still got May the 30th as our Memorial Day, but we took the kids and the banks off, so, but just as soon as the government - if and when the Congress ever decides to bring Memorial day back to its proper date, May the 30th, like it was when I was a kid and was a hallowed holiday, we shall keep on going. Anyway, now you see a list of the Democratic and Republican chief of staffs, headed by Al Ronan on the Democratic side and McAuliffe on the Republican side. As you know, McAuliffe was made Man of the Year by the VFW here just a couple of months ago, and we have Wyvetter Younge, Charlie Pangle, Dick Mulcahey, Don Saltsman and Bruce Farley on the Democratic sides - they're Assistant Deputy Chiefs, and on the Republican side we've got Josephine Oblinger, Jeff Mays, Bob Piel and Bob Winchester. Now, they're supposed to go around and try to get you people to buy a poppy. Now, back in the 20's when I was kid, there was a minister - a preacher by the name of Billy Sunday. He was the forerunner of all the preachers you see today, or hear today. But, in those days, they passed the plate around - it was a tin plate, and he'd say 'Make sure, I don't want to hear a sound when the people go out with the plates.' In other words, he wanted the greenbacks. Well, as you know, the poppies are made by the veterans that are hospitalized. This gives them a little something to do, 17 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 56th Legislative Day June 2, 1983 plus the fact that they get a little compensation for it, those that are hospitalized. And then, all this money that is picked up by the veteran organizations will be given toward the hos... programs for the hospitals - various veterans' hospitals for the hospitalized veterans. Now, those of you that make personal contributions like I have here - Len Sherman, representing the druggists - he gave 10. Pete Miller, representing the Teamsters - he gave 20. Jeff Holding, representing the American Medical Association, gave 10. Ron Swanson, representing everybody, $50. Gary Hannig donated five. Marco Domico donated five. Tom Duffy donated five. Jer... 10. Them are all tens, there, by the way - Tom Duffy, 10. Jerry Shea gave 10. Earl Ser... Searcy gave five. Kulas gave 10. Tommy Lyons gave 10. John O'Connell, 10. Dick Mautino, five. Al Ronan, 10. Jack Davis, 10. Clarence Neff, 10; and Ralph Dunn, five. Now any of you can go to either one of your people there. We also have - Penny Pullen gave five. Sam Vinson gave five, and Judy Koehler gave five. Now, you see, we lost a third of the House, so last year we had close to 500. We got to do a lot of donating to make up... to bring it up to close to 500 again. So, anyway, thank you for your indulgence, and anybody that sell the poppy... the fellow's going around with the poppies. They're still working the floor. You can come to me with any personal contributions, and this money will be donated personally to the fellow from the VFW when he comes here later on this afternoon. Thank you."
"Representative Greiman, in the Chair. Mr. Clerk, let the record show that Representative Younge has filed the appropriate Motion to indicate that she be placed upon the quorum call for the day. To the Democratic Members, there is a Democratic Conference call for 1:30 in 18 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 56th Legislative Day June 2, 1983 room 114. It is an important Conference. If you are prompt, we will... it will be held as quickly as possible, and you'll be able to go to your Committees. I suggest that you be there at 1:30 promptly for an important Democratic Conference. Mr. McPike, on the Adjournment Resolution - Mr. McPike moves that the House stand adjourned until the hour of 12:00 noon tomorrow, allowing the Clerk five minutes, or as much time as necessary for... perim... Perfunctory Session. All those in favor signify by saying 'aye', those opposed, 'nay'. The 'ayes' have it, and the House stands adjourned until the hour of noon tomorrow."
"Introduction and First Reading of Bills. House Bill 2294, Birkinbine, a Bill for an Act to amend an Act to revise the law regulating industrial homework. First Reading of the Bill. Committee Reports. Representative Richmond, Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken June 1, 1983, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass' Senate Bill 350; 'do pass Short Debate' Senate Bills 912, 358, 882 and 881; 'do pass as amended Short Debate' Senate Bill 235; 'do pass Consent Calendar' Senate Bills 655, 709, 182, 473, 472 and 471. Representative Giglio, Chairman of the Committee on Cities and Villages, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken June 1, 1983, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass' Senate Bills 588 and 599; 'do pass short debate' Senate Bill 409; 'do pass Consent Calendar' Senate Bill 590, 762, 941 and 705. Representative White, Chairman of the Committee on Human Services, to which the following Bills and Resolutions were referred, action taken June 1, 1983, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass' Senate Bills 19 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 56th Legislative Day June 2, 1983 1061, 1059, 463, 518, 1045, 1228, 123, 412, 459 and 1226; 'do pass Short Debate' Senate Bill 457; 'be adopted Short Debate' House Resolution 284; 'do pass Consent Calendar' Senate Bills 1135, 128, 455, 1079, 1134, 816 and 917; 'do pass as amended Consent Calendar' Senate Bill 949. Representative Huff, Chairman from the Select Committee on Local School District Reorganization, to which the following Bill was referred... the following Resolution was referred, action taken June 1, 1983, reported the same back with the following recommendation: 'be adopted' House Resolution 244. Representative Brummer, Chairman from the Committee on Public Utilities, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken June 1, 1983, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass' Senate Bills 838 and 504; 'do pass as amended' Senate Bill 325; 'do pass Short Debate' Senate Bill 1052. Representative John Dunn, Chairman of the Committee on Transportation and Motor Vehicles, to which the following Bills were referred... Bills and Resolutions were referred, action taken June 1, 1983, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass' Senate Bill 10; 'do pass Consent Calendar' Senate Bills 69, 135, 364 and 1063; 'be adopted' House Resolution 290. Representative Mulcahey, Chairman of the Committee on Elementary and Secondary Education, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken June 2, 1983, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass' Senate Bills 559, 974, 1097, 331, 745 and 516; 'do pass Short Debate' Senate Bill 335; 'do pass Consent Calendar' Senate Bills 583, 329, 105, 854 and 24; 'do pass as amended Consent Calendar' Senate Bill 83 and 419. Introduction and First Reading of Bills. House Bill 2295, Levin - Bowan, a Bill for an Act to amend the Public Utilities Act. First 20 STATE OF ILLINOIS 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 56th Legislative Day June 2, 1983 Reading of the Bill. No further business. The House now stands adjourned." 21 10/28/83 STATE OF ILLINOIS PAGE 1 12:50 83RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DAILY TRANSCRIPTION OF DEBATE INDEX JUNE 02, 1983 HB-2294 FIRST READING PAGE 19 HB-2295 FIRST READING PAGE 20 SB-0033 FIRST READING PAGE 2 SB-0063 FIRST READING PAGE 2 SB-0080 FIRST READING PAGE 7 SB-0099 FIRST READING PAGE 2 SB-0131 FIRST READING PAGE 2 SB-0168 FIRST READING PAGE 2 SB-0185 FIRST READING PAGE 2 SB-0197 FIRST READING PAGE 2 SB-0209 FIRST READING PAGE 2 SB-0255 FIRST READING PAGE 2 SB-0256 FIRST READING PAGE 2 SB-0257 FIRST READING PAGE 2 SB-0259 FIRST READING PAGE 2 SB-0262 FIRST READING PAGE 2 SB-0264 FIRST READING PAGE 3 SB-0275 FIRST READING PAGE 3 SB-0276 FIRST READING PAGE 3 SB-0277 FIRST READING PAGE 3 SB-0278 FIRST READING PAGE 3 SB-0279 FIRST READING PAGE 3 SB-0280 FIRST READING PAGE 3 SB-0288 FIRST READING PAGE 3 SB-0294 FIRST READING PAGE 3 SB-0303 FIRST READING PAGE 3 SB-0309 FIRST READING PAGE 7 SB-0485 FIRST READING PAGE 3 SB-0522 FIRST READING PAGE 3 SB-0527 FIRST READING PAGE 3 SB-0552 FIRST READING PAGE 7 SB-0906 FIRST READING PAGE 7 SB-0936 FIRST READING PAGE 7 SB-0966 FIRST READING PAGE 3 SB-0972 FIRST READING PAGE 4 SB-1040 FIRST READING PAGE 4 SB-1117 FIRST READING PAGE 8 SB-1122 FIRST READING PAGE 4 SB-1158 FIRST READING PAGE 8 SB-1160 FIRST READING PAGE 4 SB-1174 FIRST READING PAGE 8 SB-1185 FIRST READING PAGE 4 SB-1234 FIRST READING PAGE 4 SB-1278 FIRST READING PAGE 8 SB-1325 FIRST READING PAGE 8 SB-1336 FIRST READING PAGE 4 SUBJECT MATTER HOUSE TO ORDER - SPEAKER MADIGAN PAGE 1 PRAYER - FATHER EUGENE COSTA PAGE 1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PAGE 1 ROLL CALL FOR ATTENDANCE PAGE 1 GENERAL RESOLUTIONS PAGE 8 AGREED RESOLUTIONS PAGE 8 DEATH RESOLUTION PAGE 9 REPRESENTATIVE GREIMAN IN CHAIR PAGE 18 ADJOURNMENT PAGE 19 PERFUNCTORY SESSION PAGE 19 COMMITTEE REPORTS PAGE 19 PERFUNCTORY SESSION - ADJOURNMENT PAGE 21