May 4, 1993 "...12:30 having arrived, the House will come to order. The Chaplain for today is the Reverend Prentis Bell of the Greater Holy Temple in Urbana, Illinois. Reverend Bell is the guest of Representative Tim Johnson. All guests in the gallery may wish to rise for the invocation. Reverend."
"Our Father, our God, we give great thanks for this hour that we're able to come together and able to share the love and the joy of serving mankind. Father, we ask You to look on every heart and every mind and in a way that You would have us to go, we ask for directions. Thank You for Your tender mercy. Thank You for Your love and kindness. You're such a good God. You're such a kind God. Lord, we ask that You look on those who are in distress and who are burdened. But most of all, Your presence, we want now God. Look on these, the Representatives, and Lord, in Thine own holy way, direct their minds and direct their hearts and let heaven speak that men would understand and be willing to share God. And to know the needs of their neighbors. Help us, oh God. Help us right now. And when You have done these things, God, oh, I'll see that men would bless 'Ya. I'll see that You get the praise that is... For without You, man is nothing. Without You, we are hopeless, God. But with You, all things are possible. Thank You for the greatness of 'Ya. Thank You for sweet hour prayer. Thank You for the hope that You've given to us. Lord, what a great privilege it is, to be able to serve our country and our community, to be able to serve each other. Help us to realize what You have bestowed upon us. And, oh, God, in some... In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."
"We'll be led in the Pledge by Representative Wyvetter Younge." 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS 88th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 53rd Legislative Day Younge May 4, 1993 et al: "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. Representative Currie."
"Thank you. I regret to inform the Members of the House that Representative Bob LeFlore died yesterday. We will adjourn today on a Death Resolution for Representative LeFlore, but I would hope the Members would join me now in a moment of silence as we cherish the memory of this fine Gentleman, our colleague."
"Thank you, Representative Currie. Representative Kubik."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Certainly the Republicans join Representative Currie in expressing our deep regret on the passing of our colleague, Representative LeFlore, and we pass our condolences to his family and all his friends. ...Mr. Speaker, let the...record reflect that Representative Pedersen is excused today, and... Yeah, Representative Bernard Pedersen. Thank you, Mr. Speaker."
"One hundred and sixteen answering the roll call, a quorum is present. The House is ready to do its business. Resolutions."
"House Resolution 635, offered by Representative Frias. House Resolution 636, offered by Representative Shirley Jones. House Resolution 637, offered by Representative Frias. House Resolution 638, offered by Minority Leader Daniels. House Resolution 638...639, offered by Representative Tim Johnson. House Resolution 640, offered by Representative DeJaegher. House Resolution 641, offered by Representative DeJaegher. House Resolution 2 53rd Legislative Day STATE OF ILLINOIS 88th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE May 4, 1993 642, offered by Representative DeJaegher. House Resolution 643, offered by Representative DeJaegher. House Resolution 644, offered by Representative DeJaegher. House Resolution 645, offered by Representative DeJaegher. House Resolution 646, offered by Representative Rutherford. House Resolution 647, offered by Representative Walsh. House Resolution 649, offered by Representative Tim Johnson. House Resolution 650, offered by Representative Novak. House Resolution 651, offered by Representative Novak. House Resolution 652, offered by Representative Novak. House Resolution 653, offered by Representative Novak. House Resolution 654, offered by Representative Novak. House Resolution 655, offered by Representative Novak. House Resolution 656, offered by Representative Novak. House Resolution 657, offered by Representative Novak. House Resolution 658, offered by Representative Novak. House Resolution 659, offered by Representative Edley. House Resolution 660, offered by Representative Laurino. House Resolution 661, offered by Representative Frias. House Resolution 662, offered by Representative Frias. Senate Joint Resolution 50, offered by Representative Biggert. House Resolution 667, offered by Representative Leitch; and House Resolution 668, offered by Representative Leitch."
"On the Agreed Resolutions, Representative Currie moves for the adoption of Agreed Resolutions. All those in favor signify by saying 'aye'; opposed, 'no'. The Resolutions are adopted. Rep... Excuse me. Representative Novak, for what purpose do you rise?"
"Yes, Mr. Speaker, for the purposes of announcement. Right after Session tomorrow at 1:00, the House Energy and Environment Committee will convene at 1:00 on the House floor. For all the Members, Republicans and Democrats on 3 STATE OF ILLINOIS 88th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 53rd Legislative Day May 4, 1993 House Energy and Environment, we will convene our meeting on the House floor at 1:00 p.m. Thank you."
"General Resolutions."
"Senate Joint Resolution 3, offered by Representative Stephens. Senate Joint Resolution 13, offered by Representative Moffitt."
"Committee on Assignments. Death Resolutions."
"House Resolution 648, offered by Representative Tim Johnson, with respect to the memory of John Taylor."
"Representative Currie moves adoption of the Death Resolution. All those in favor signify by saying 'aye'; opposed, 'no'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. The Resolution's adopted. Resolution 663. Mr. Clerk, read the Resolution."
"House Resolution 663, offered by Representative Flowers. WHEREAS, It was with deepest sorrow that the House learned of the passing of one of its respected members, Representative Robert LeFlore, Jr., of Chicago, who passed away on Monday, May 3, after a long illness; and WHEREAS, Robert LeFlore had served in this House since 1983; he served as Chairman of the Human Services Appropriations Committee and also as a member of the Insurance Committee and the Committees on Elementary and Secondary Education; and WHEREAS, Representative LeFlore was a former chairman of the Legislative Black Caucus; and WHEREAS, Representative Robert LeFlore was a strong advocate for the poor and underprivileged, and fought to create jobs, help the inner-city poor, and provide quality education; and WHEREAS, He was born in Carrolltown, Mississippi, Robert LeFlore attended Governors State University and was a former social services counselor; he served in the United States Army from 1951 through 1953; and WHEREAS, He worked 4 STATE OF ILLINOIS 88th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 53rd Legislative Day May 4, 1993 with several community groups, helped to found a trucking school to provide jobs for the poor of Chicago, and helped to organize the Community Bank of Lawndale; and WHEREAS, The passing of Representative LeFlore will be most heartfelt by his devoted family and friends who supported him throughout his public and private career, especially his loving wife Barbara and his three children Rodney, Cassandra, and Regina; his four grandchildren; and his sisters; therefore be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE EIGHTY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mark with profound sadness the death of one of our most esteemed brethren, Representative Robert LeFlore, Jr., a humanitarian whose personification of public service shall long remain a legacy to the citizens of this State, and that we express our most sincere condolences to his family and friends; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this preamble and resolution be presented to his widow, Barbara LeFlore."
"Representative Flowers."
"Mr. Speaker, and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. It is my opinion that the Resolution has said it all. Bob LeFlore was one of a kind, and needless to say, that he is going to be missed. And I would just like to be able to add all Members of the House to this Resolution. Thank you very much." Speaker Giglio: "Representative Schakowsky."
"Thank you. Thank you, Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. It was my privilege to briefly get to know Bob LeFlore last Session and this session. He was one of the sweetest and gentlest people, and also one of the most generous people. One...one thing that was SO striking to me was when I was a freshman and serving on his 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 88th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 53rd Legislative Day May 4, 1993 committee, the Human Services Appropriations Committee, he never failed to invite me to come to meetings with the director of different departments. He tried to educate me and include me and consult with me and it was SO appreciated as a freshman Representative. And this year, when Bob came down and it was obviously hard for him to do, he always had this incredibly courageous and positive attitude. He never complained. He never looked for sympathy. He always tried to do his job in the most responsible and forward looking and upbeat way, and his courage was really an inspiration. I know I'm gonna miss him very much."
"Representative Parke."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise to express my grief at Robert LeFlore's passing. As a freshman Legislator, a good number of years ago, I found that he was somebody that I could go talk to, and expressed a gentleness and a kindness that I found to be helpful to me in my initiatives. However, at the same time, he always showed a strength in his causes and what he felt was right in representing his people. And I will tell you that this Body will not be...will be less off without his influence down here and his friendship and kindness. And I know that I certainly rise to express my grief and that, too, will miss Robert LeFlore in the Illinois House."
"Representative McAfee."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. I, also, would join with the other Members in extending my sincere condolences to the LeFlore family. I will say that as a first-term Legislator of the previous Session and coming back again, it's been my privilege to have been Bob's seatmate. And I must tell you that we both, 6 STATE OF ILLINOIS 88th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 53rd Legislative Day May 4, 1993 by choice, enjoyed our company. I can tell you that as a seatmate you grow to depend on quite a bit, and I will also tell you that I did depend on Bob quite a lot. It's quite an education being in the General Assembly but it's also a very important education that you learn from your seatmate. And Bob was no better teacher."
"Representative Churchill."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. Bob LeFlore and I came into the Legislature at the same time in the same class after redistricting a decade ago, and at that point, it was a very large class. So, I didn't really get to know Bob very well during the first couple of years that I was here. And I had occasion to pick up an issue which he also thought was important to the people of the State of Illinois, and the two of us worked on that and several other issues. And I came to know him through the work that I did with him on various issues. He was a gentle man, and he was also a Gentleman. He was quiet, but much like the quiet waters of the ocean, he was very, very, steady. He knew exactly where he wanted to go, and he knew exactly how he was going to get there. And then there were times when I shared some humor, with him and he had a wry sense of humor that was also very quiet, but he was a wonderful guy, and we'll sure miss him. He will be sorely missed."
"Representative Lou Jones." Jones, Lou: "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and Members of the House. I had a dual association with Bob LeFlore. Not only was he my colleague here in the General Assembly, but we all...we worked together for the City of Chicago for the Department of Human Services. And just as serious as Bob was about his job down here, he was just as serious about working for the 7 STATE OF ILLINOIS 88th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 53rd Legislative Day May 4, 1993 Department of Human Services in Chicago for over 20 years. Bob was concerned about burnout families, where they were going to go, housing for the homeless. When we left here, in the days that we were not in Session, Bob and I worked together in the City of Chicago. And I'm here to tell you he took that job just as seriously as he did this one. When I got elected State Representative, I was working at the Department of Human Services, a group of ladies came to me, about seven of them, and they said, 'Lou, I know you're gonna be scared to death. You don't know what's going on down there say, but Bob LeFlore is down there.' I did not know Bob personally 'cause at that time we both worked for the Department of Human Services but different divisions. And they said, 'We've already told Bob about you.' These were all west side women, and 'Don't be afraid, Bob is gonna take care of you.' The day I got sworn in my first term, Bob LeFlore walked up to me and said, 'I'm Bob LeFlore.' And I said, 'Well, I'm Lou Jones.' And he said, 'These ladies told me that I have to take care of you.' Bob and I shared the same secretary up until two years ago. He was my seatmate. I think I'm one of the few people that talks to Bob when I leave the General Assembly, two or three times a week and we became very good friends, and I'm...and he was truly a Gentleman, and I'm gonna really miss my friend."
"Representative Wojcik."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Members of the House. I stand on this side of the aisle today, and rarely do I say 'Im' on this side of the aisle. But the reason I say it is because I want to tell you a little circumstance between Bob and I. Bob and I are classmates. I've got to know his wife, Barbara. We shared our first evening together 11 8 STATE OF ILLINOIS 88th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 53rd Legislative Day May 4, 1993 years ago over at the Hilton Hotel when the Black Caucus had their party. Got to meet his children, and in the ten years, he has grown in his grandfathering and I've grown in my grandmothering. And many times, Bob and I would sit and chat about the events, and we've shared Human Services together. We shared Appropriations II together. And one time, he said, 'Wojcik, when are you ever going to vote with me?' And I says, 'Bob, you know how it is.' I said, 'It's kind of difficult, but there was one day that we both had the opportunity to cast a 'yes' vote, and I stood up on this side of the aisle, and I shouted over to Bob, and I said, 'Bob, look it, look it. We did it together.' As we've done many things together. He's going to be missed. He's a great friend of mine, and he has a lovely family and a lovely wife. God bless you, Bob."
"Representative Phelps."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. I, too, am saddened by the loss of Bob LeFlore and...got to know him in several personal ways, and I remember his visit to southern Illinois on an occasion of where we helped host an event for several colleagues that...he and his humor also came out. When he mentioned that he...he can relate to my accent. He thought that I was from Mississippi, too. But...he also requested grits and we shared those together. That... But he'll be sorely missed, a very sensitive person that cared about the poor and the indigent, and I'll miss him very much."
"Representative Dunn."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. I rise to echo the comments of the others who who have spoken and add my sincere sympathy and regrets to the family of Bob LeFlore, and to relate just one anecdotal 9 STATE OF ILLINOIS 88th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 53rd Legislative Day May 4, 1993 experience. We see each other in a certain context here, and sometimes we see each other in a context out in the district. Because we are in this business, we...relate, we react, we evaluate. But sometimes, it's when we are out of context that we learn the most about each other. A couple of years ago, I taught a political science course at a nearby university in my home town, and because we are close here, I asked a number of people from this complex to come over and address the class to provide insights. On one occasion, Art Turner and Bob LeFlore came over. They were gracious enough to attend and address the class. And...Art is standing here; and, of course, Art did an outstanding job. What I really want to relate is...is the experience with Bob. Bob was...patient, he was candid, he was gentlemanly, he was quiet, And he was honest with that class. And after the class was over, I could sense that he made a very favorable impression upon the students of Millikin University in Decatur, Illinois, and I've talked since that time with a number of those class people, and they asked me about Bob LeFlore. So, in one hour in Decatur, Illinois, his true character came out and it was genuine and it was good. We'll miss him."
"Representative Pugh."
"Mr. Speaker and Members of the House, I rise to...to share condolences with the family of Representative LeFlore. I had the unique opportunity of working with Representative LeFlore in other arenas, other than politics. And in all arenas, he exemplified what a leader should be about. And I've had the opportunity to know Representative LeFlore as a father, as a community worker, as a member of the community. And I'm proud to be able to say that I've known Bob LeFlore as a friend." 10 STATE OF ILLINOIS 88th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 53rd Legislative Day
"Representative Levin."
"Mr. May 4, 1993 Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, I think we all knew that Bob LeFlore was gravely ill, and yet... You know, when Representative Jones came up to me yesterday about 5:00 to indicate that Bob had died an hour before, even if you know what's about to happen, it's a tremendous shock. As others have said, he was a true Gentleman; and he was somebody who was very approachable, and if there was a problem, he was happy to step in the middle and attempt to...work out a resolution between the various parties. He was also somebody who went out of his way to try to help you, as he did with me on many, many occasions. And yet... you know, he was the first to stand up for...for his constituents. Bob will be tremendously missed, as we look at the seat that he sat in, and know he will not be coming back."
"Representative Davis."
"Thank you very much. When I first came to this Legislature, Bob had been asked by Mayor Washington to be the Black Caucus Chair because he was...he was dividing the leadership spot from the Black Caucus Chairmanship spot. And, as a Chair in that department, I found Bob to be more than adequate. I got to know him as a good friend. We used to walk...on many mornings...of all things, to lose weight. And...his Bills were not Bills to put things in his community; his Bills were to better the economy of the state. His Bills were to protect the children in the State of Illinois. I attended one of his fundraisers, and it was packed, and all kind of important people were there with reserved tables. I mean, all kinds of important people. But the most important to him were the children from the high school, who played...the music... they brought their band. 11 STATE OF ILLINOIS 88th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 53rd Legislative Day May 4, 1993 And that's what Bob got the biggest kick out of. That was the most important thing at his event. I think, since I've been in the Legislature, this is the first person who's been a Member that we've lost, and it's...it's really not a good feeling, but I think from Bob's death and from his integrity as a Legislator, his integrity as a Appropriations Chairperson, I think we'll all know from this day forward that there is one place where we'll go where there is a level playing field."
"Representative Hoeft.”
"Matter of privilege. Could we open up the board and could we vote him 'present', and allow all that to sit until tonight."
"Thank you. Representative Daniels."
"Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House, I served with Bob LeFlore, who I think served this Body and the people he represented with great distinction. I knew Bob not only in Springfield, but I knew him nationally, as well. He was a tremendous assistance to me on a national level, in the National Conference of State Legislatures, and became truly a friend, and I think really served as an inspiration to all. Whether in his home root base of Mississippi, or attending Governor's State University, or serving as a state social service counselor as he did, and then serving this country with great distinction for the two years that he served in the Army. Bob LeFlore knew what it meant to care for and represent people and to help them with their plight and their role in life. He created community groups and helped to found a trucking school, and providing jobs for the poor in Chicago, and helped to organize the Community Bank of Lawndale. And when he came to Springfield, he came with all of the good intentions and 12 STATE OF ILLINOIS 88th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 53rd Legislative Day May 4, 1993 all of the good ideas that all of us enter this process, but he brought with him a compassion and a caring understanding and a great sense of humor. Bob LeFlore was a person that you liked to know. He was a person that you were proud to say was a friend. All of us on the Republican side of the aisle at times knew him as a fierce partisan, and a believer in the principles of his Party. But we also knew him as an individual, a caring individual, a person that wanted to always make the right decision. With... Without fail, he frequently did. Yes, we will miss Bob LeFlore. And so many times, in talking about people, you talk about footprints in the sands of time. He left his footprints. They will be permanent. He's leaving his friends. We will be permanent friends of his. He has distinguished himself in the Assembly, and truly goes to the great reward now, with the recognition that on Earth, he did for us, what we expect of a good and faithful servant. We will miss Bob, and we send him off with Godspeed and our best wishes."
"Representative Balanoff."
"I...I remember the rainy Saturday afternoon in 1988, and Bob LeFlore, as leader of the Black Caucus, and many others...joined him that afternoon to come walk precincts to help get me elected to the Legislature. When I got to the House, I sought out his help, his counsel, and his advice on many occasions on a variety of issues that he cared very deeply about, from education to jobs to children to housing, and I think really the list, as all of us know, goes on and on. I told many about this quiet, yet loud voice in the Legislature for human rights, equal rights, and civil rights. Bob, I will certainly miss you. No, all in Illinois will certainly miss Bob LeFlore." 13 STATE OF ILLINOIS 88th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 53rd Legislative Day May 4, 1993
"The Chair would like to acknowledge the presence of some of our Senators. Senator LaPaille. Senator Del Valle. And now, we'd like to hear from Minority Leader Senator.. Rep... Senator Jones."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. It is a privilege to have the opportunity to speak on this occasion. I'm joined by my colleagues as you SO mentioned; Senator LaPaille and Senator Del Valle. And Senator LaPaille, as you know, did serve as Chief of Staff for the Speaker for a number of years. He is also our Party Chair, whom the late Bob LeFlore worked with on many, many issues. You know, Ι... This Body and the chamber over across the rotunda is one where when you make friends, you make friends for life, irrespective of ones political Party. And Bob had a very, very unique quality. There were many times, I would come over here to beat some of these House Members over the head about voting, when I would run upon Bob, and Bob, in his very quiet manner would say, 'Now go back over there and do what you're supposed to do. We know what we are doing over here.' But the unique qual... quality of leadership in leading the Minority Caucus, to be able to pull all those interests together to work for one common cause was a...a...was really a remarkable feat, in that, I know, as a Member of that Caucus, all the fights sometime we had internally fighting each other, where Bob had the quality to pull each of us together. He will be surely missed. His... The people of his district, the people of the State of Illinois, and it's very difficult to lose a colleague whom you've worked with for a number of years for the causes of the people of the State of Illinois. And Mr. Speaker, it is indeed an honor to be a former Member afford the privilege to speak on this House floor; and I, too, 14 STATE OF ILLINOIS 88th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 53rd Legislative Day May 4, 1993 along with my colleagues in the Senate want to offer our condolences to his wife and his children because he was surely be missed."
"Representative Younge."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I, too, will miss Bob. I...I am reminded of the passage from Omar Kayone, 'And God loves the arrow that flings through the air, and he also loves the bow that is stable.' I think a stable bow is a very representative of what Bob is and has been, to this House and to his friends. He has, as the leader of the Black Caucus, resolved conflict. I always knew that whatever I needed or what my interests are, and interests to people that I serve, were fairly represented. And I,...too, join with Representative Hoeft to say that a 'present' on his switch would be symbolic of representing that his spirit will always reign here, and will always be here on the House floor with us."
"Representative Turner."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the Assembly. Bob was... I probably have four or five roles for him. He was my brother. He was like a dad for me. He was a neighbor. Bob lived in my community for over 40 years, prior to coming into the General Assembly. He was my car-pool buddy; for ten years, we rode up and down I-55 together, and if you figure six hours a week on an average (and that's not counting the time here in the Assembly), he was also my room mate here in Springfield, so we spent a lot, a lot of hours together and as I described the roles earlier, he wore a number of hats to me and to my family. One of the things that we all agreed on when we came to the Assembly, and some of you know my background, when I first came here, I voted, I won't say with the other side of the 15 STATE OF ILLINOIS 88th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 53rd Legislative Day May 4, 1993 aisle, but I voted on a reapportionment map that was not so friendly. And as a result of that vote, new lines were drawn and a district was created in the Austin community, and Bob ran in that district. Bob, because of his political affiliations, supported my opponent against me. I was later appointed to come to Springfield and two months after we were here, it was like let by-gones be by-gones, and we moved from there forward. But the relationship that we developed was whatever is good for your district, Art, or whatever is good for Tony's district or Coy's district or Shirley's district, is good for my district, and it's good for the entire west side. And we knew that if it was good for the west side, it was good for poor people throughout the entire state. As I said earlier, he was very active in his community; in fact, many of the constituents in...in Lawndale, which is the community that Bob lived in, when Bob moved to Austin, they still call Bob over in the Austin area, and Bob would say, 'Art's your state rep. That's who you need to talk to.' And between the two offices, they were usually served. In terms of a public servant, I don't think you could ask for a better role model. Bob was... You know, as minority Members here in this Assembly, and I guess I use minority in a loose word, because probably every little caucus here feels that they are a minority; it's tough, sometimes getting the legislation through that you think is will be able to make a difference in your community. And although we are able to some times to see a little money in the budget here or there, we pass a Bill here or there that makes a difference. Bob provided constituent service. And to the freshmen Members here, when you want to know what's the thing that's gonna make the difference, what will get you reelected, and I think 16 STATE OF ILLINOIS 88th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 53rd Legislative Day May 4, 1993 constituent services is probably the number one factor. Teddy and Bob would work ten, 12 hours a day. Bob, after five terms, six terms, was still going to Boy Scout dinners, block club parties; you name it. We'd go home on weekends and I'd say, 'Well, Bob, I'm gonna take it easy. I'm gonna spend some time with the family.' And he says, 'Well, I've got this block club dinner to go to.' I said, 'Bob, a block club dinner, that's five people, ten people max.' 'I've got to be there.' And he would fulfill that obligation. And he was running like he was...you know...the next election may be the one. And so he's...he was at it full time. He...as a roommate, and there's probably a hundred stories in the House that we could talk about, but I was probably the only guy that Bob would give his car key to. And when we hit town and it was right here, it's your car, and let's go, wherever we would want to go. You know, I was the designated driver. And we went to, as Lee spoke, the national conventions, there were Legislators all around the country that know Representative LeFlore. Served on the Human Services Committee for the NCSL. He served on the Labor Committee for the National Conference of Black State Legislators, and he and I, in one sense, was like a dynamic duo; wherever Bob was, I was, whatever the agenda was, whatever his agenda was my agenda. We combined the two together. And so, I know that Bob will be missed...not only by us here in this General Assembly, but Legislators and politicians all around the country, I'm certain, are saddened, to hear about Bob's death. The day after the tribute that we had for him a couple of weeks ago, I stopped by the house and Barbara said, 'Bob wants to see you.' And I went in and I had to tell Bob all the messages, probably a 118 plus, because everybody here had a message 17 STATE OF ILLINOIS 88th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 53rd Legislative Day May 4, 1993 to take back. Well, tell Bob I said hello. Tell Bob we're praying for him. And as I mentioned names, he would grunt and he would blink his eyes and let me know that he at least appreciated those...those comments. We talked sometimes about the kids. As my kids were born after I came to the Assembly, Bob would always tell me, 'Look, you know, I'm old enough to be your dad. So I've been through this and I don't want to tell you how to raise 'em, but this is what you ought to do.' And...it's...just a sad day, and yet it is a happy day. Bob was foremost, in addition to being a great politician, he was a Christian man. And knowing that he's a Christian, our good Lord knows what was best for Bob, and I'm certain he's resting in heaven, waiting on a few more of us to come up and join him, and as mentioned earlier, we're gonna vote him 'present' here today, and we just wish Godspeed to Barbara and to the kids, and to his son-in-law, Norris, who now has to hustle...help with that load, and I just ask that we all remember him in his prayers. Thank you."
"Representative Flowers moves that all Members be added as Co-Sponsor's. Does the Lady have leave? Hearing none, leave is granted. Representative Flowers now moves the adoption of the Resolution. All those in favor signify by saying 'aye'; opposed, 'no'. The Resolution is adopted. Representative Flowers now moves that the House stand adjourned until the hour of 12:00 on Wednesday. Representative Flowers."
"Mr. Speaker, I would also like to request the board be open, and that we vote Representative LeFlore accordingly."
"...Flowers, we will try to adhere to your request, and we will put Representative LeFlore on the roll call, as such as we can do with the Clerk's machine. 18 STATE OF ILLINOIS 88th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 53rd Legislative Day May 4, 1993 ...Flowers, we will follow your request. And before we adjourn, we have...one Bill that the posting rule has to be suspended to be heard, and that's Senate Bill 798. Representative Granberg moves that we suspend the appropriate rule. Does the Gentleman have leave? Hearing none, leave is granted. The vote... The voting will be open for another roll call. Please mark your switches 'present'. Oh, just his? We're...we're gonna...dump the roll call, and have just Representative LeFlore's...switch on. Dump the roll call, Mr. Clerk. The board is now open. Emory?"
"Board is open."
"Representative LeFlore's switch, please. Allowing prefunctory time for the Clerk, the House now stands adjourned until 12:00 tomorrow."
"Committee Reports. Committee Report, offered by Representative Woolard, Chairman from the Committee on Agriculture, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken May 3, 1993, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass' Senate Bills 85, 210, and 48; 'do pass Short Debate' Senate Bills 177, 39, 277, 482, 583, 841; 'do adopt' House Resolution 595 and House Resolution 304. Committee Report, offered by Representative Balanoff, Chairman of the Committee on Cities and Villages, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken May 3, 1993, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass Short Debate' Senate Bills 60, and Senate Bill 168; 'do pass Consent Calendar' Senate Bill 254 and Senate Bill 36. Committee Report, offered by Representative Flinn, Chairman of the Committee on Financial Institutions, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken May 3, 1993, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass Short Debate' 19 STATE OF ILLINOIS 88th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 53rd Legislative Day May 4, 1993 Senate Bills 17, 232, 891; 'do pass as amended Short Debate' Senate Bills 490 and 935; 'do pass Consent Calendar' Senate Bills 383 and 453. Committee Report, offered by Representative Hicks, Chairman of the Committee on Insurance, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken May 3, 1993, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass' Senate Bill 436; 'do pass as amended' Senate Bill 262 and Senate Bill 582; 'do pass Short Debate' Senate Bill 80; 'do pass as amended Short Debate' Senate Bill 830. Committee Report, offered by Representative Davis, Chairman of the Committee on Labor and Commerce, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken May 3, 1993, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass as amended' Senate Bills 498 and 499; 'do pass Short Debate' Senate Bill 743. Committee Report, offered by Representative Shirley Jones, Chairman of the Committee on Public Utilit es, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken May 3, 1993, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass' Senate Bill 102 and Senate Bill 627; 'do pass Short Debate Status' Senate Bill 405. Committee Report, offered by Representative Lou Jones, Chairman of the Committee on Registration and Regulation, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken May 3, 1993, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass Short Debate' Senate Bills 967, 756, 324, 252, 89, and Senate Bill 14; 'do pass as amended Short Debate' Senate Bills 966, 828, and 641. Committee Report, offered by Representative Hartke, Chairman of the Committee on Transportation and Motor Vehicles, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken May 3, 1993, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass 20 STATE OF ILLINOIS 88th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 53rd Legislative Day May 4, 1993 Short Debate...do pass' Senate Bills 180 and Senate Bill 536; 'do pass as amended' Senate Bill 625; 'do pass Short Debate' Senate Bills 147 and 356; 'do pass as amended Short Debate' Senate Bill 439 and Senate Bill 479; and 'do adopt' House Resolution 110. Committee Report, offered by Representative Brunsvold, Chairman of the Committee on Elementary and Secondary Education, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken May 4, 1993, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass' Senate Bill 735; 'do pass Short Debate' Senate Bills 51, 132, 137, 221, 389, 421, 594, 671, 704, 730, 795, 846, 991, and Senate Bill 993; 'do pass as amended Short Debate' Senate Bill 7, 1096, 159; 'do adopt' House Resolution 505. Committee Report, offered by Representative Bugielski, Chairman of the Committee on Executive, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken May 4, 1993, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass' Senate Bills 200 and 209; 'do pass as amended' Senate Bills 45, 706, 707; 'do pass Short Debate' Senate Bills 43, 91, 266, 345, 371, 374, 542, 550, 568, 571, 577, 609, 632, 638, 766, 900, 960, 990, 1024, 1105; 'do pass as amended Short Debate' Senate Bills 160, 493, 531, 538, 642, and 951; 'do pass Consent Calendar' Senate Bill 596, and 'do adopt' House Resolution 189. Being no further business, the House stands adjourned until the hour of noon, Wednesday, May 5. 21 REPORT: TIFLDAY PAGE: 001 STATE OF ILLINOIS 88TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DAILY TRANSCRIPTION OF DEBATE INDEX MAY 04, 1993 HR-0663 ADOPTED HR-0663 RESOLUTION OFFERED SUBJECT MATTER 93/09/07 13:58:48 PAGE 18 PAGE 4 HOUSE TO ORDER - SPEAKER GIGLIO PRAYER - REVEREND PRENTIS BELL PAGE 1 PAGE 1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PAGE 2 ROLL CALL ATTENDANCE PAGE 2 AGREED RESOLUTIONS PAGE 2 GENERAL RESOLUTIONS PAGE 4 DEATH RESOLUTIONS PAGE 4 ADJOURNMENT PAGE 19 PERFUNCTORY SESSION PAGE 19 COMMITTEE REPORTS PAGE 19 PERFUNCTORY SESSION ADJOURNMENT PAGE 21