"The Fo the د will comeder. May 5, 1993 The Chaplain for End Walter Ca: son of the Macon United today is Methodist Church acon, Illinois Reverend Carlson is Optative Noland. All guests in the the guest gallery may wish t rise for the invocation. Reverend."
"Let de prey. All mighty, all powerful and all tender God, we prav for this House and for all who work within its wal We pray for their wisdom and their guidance. We for those who have gone before, We pray for those who are with us now, and yet most importantly, we pray for those ye co come. May their words be filled with wisdom and compasion. With May their decisions be filled judgment and blessing, and certainly we offer special prayers for Ar. LeFlore, his family, his colleagues and his friends. Amen." peaker Giglio: "We will be led in the Pledge by Representative Ostenburg."
Esterburg et al: "I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of Americe. and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under Cod. indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
Speak.. Giglio: "Roll Call for Attendance. Representative k."
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Let the record reflect that sentative Bernard Pedersen is excused today due to Elness."
"Ont: corum call, there are 116 answering sent', a guorum is accounted for. The House is ready to dots business. Take the record. Committee Reports."
"Representative Phelan, Chairman of the Committee on Constitutional Officers. to which the following Bills and Resolutions were referred, action taken on March 4, 1993, 1 54th Legislative Day STATE OF ILLINOIS 88th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE May 5, 1993 reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass Short Debate Status' Senate Bill 90, 239, 579, 825 and Senate Bill 901; 'do pass as amended Short Debate Status' Senate Bill 941. Representative Schakowsky, Chairman of the Committee on Consumer Protection, to which the following Bills and Resolutions were referred, action taken on March 4, 1993, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass Short Debate Status' Senate Bill 139. Representative Santiago, Chairman of the Committee on Counties and Townships, to which the following Bills and Resolutions were referred, action taken on May 4, 1993, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass Short Debate Status' Senate Bill 192, 799, 1083. Representative Curran, Chairman of the Committee on Elections and State Government, to which the following Bills and Resolutions were referred, action taken on March 4, 1993, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass Short Debate Status' Senate Bills 955, 865 and 269; 'do pass as amended Short Debate Status' Senate Bills 798 and 406; 'do pass Consent Calendar' Senate Bills 954, 224 and 157; 'be adopted' House Resolution 416, 531. Representative Phelps, Chairman of the Committee on Health Care & Human Services, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken March 4, 1993, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass' Senate Bills 432 and Senate Bill 666; 'do pass as amended' Senate Bill 66; 'do pass Short Debate Status' Senate Bills 290, 411, 567, 607, 677 and 712; 'do pass as amended Short Debate Status' Senate Bills 99, 861, and 964; 'do pass Consent Calendar' Senate Bills 118, 367, 435, 570, 604, 662 and 667; 'do pass as amended Consent Calendar' Senate Bill 207; 'do adopt' House Resolution 283; 'do adopt' House 2 STATE OF ILLINOIS 88th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day May 5, 1993 Joint Resolution 27 and House Resolution 486; tabled in Committee, Senate Bill 197; pursuant to Rule 27(d). Representative Stroger, Vice Chairman of the Committee on Housing Economic and Urban Development, to which the following Bills and Resolutions were referred, action taken on March 4, 1993, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass Consent Calendar' Senate Bill 1021; 'do adopt' House Resolution 381. Representative Lang, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary I, to which the following Bills were referred, action taken March 4, 1993, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass' Senate Bills 179, 739 and 289; 'do pass Short Debate Status' Senate Bills 142, 169, 181, 183, 258, 287, 294, 309, 390, 398, 433, 778, 448, 560, 622, 623, 650, 652, 651, 682, 775, 776, 813, 899, 910, 1076 and 914; 'do pass as amended Short Debate Status' Senate Bills 25, 47, 347, 425, 442, 486, 617, 764, and 770; 'do pass Consent Calendar' Senate Bills 657, 291, 465, 601, 602, 842 and 892; 'do pass as amended Consent Calendar' Senate Bills 41 and 496; 'do not pass' Senate Bills 2, 3, 344, and 973. Representative DeJaegher, Chairman of the Committee on Aging, to which the following Bills and Resolutions were referred, action taken on March 4, 1993, reported the same back with the following recommendations: 'do pass Consent Calendar' Senate Bill 286, 'do adopt' House Resolution 167 and House Resolution 510. A corrected Committee Report: Senate Bill 586 was reported out in the Committee of Agriculture and Conservation on May 4, 1993 in error. It should have been recorded 'do pass Short Debate'.
"Representative Hannig in the chamber? For what purpose do you rise, Sir?"
"Yes, just for a purpose of an announcement, Mr. Speaker. 3 STATE OF ILLINOIS 88th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day May 5, 1993 I would just like to remind the Members that the Appropriations Committee, both the General Services and the Human Services will have a joint hearing today at 1:00 or immediately after adjournment, and that will be in Room 114. That's not our normal meeting place, SO I would advise the Members to be aware of that; and it's also the Appropriations Committee Public Safety, Representative Saltman's committee will meet at 1:00 in Room 118, which is normally not his meeting place. So, I'd advise the Members to consult the Calendars for these times and places, and we hope that they will all be there on time so we can begin."
"Agreed Resolutions."
"House Resolution 664, offered by Representative Biggins; House Resolution 666, offered by Representative Santiago; House Resolution 669, offered by Representative von Bergen-Wessels; House Resolution 670, offered by Representative Rotello; House Resolution 671, offered by Representative Rotello; House Resolution 672, offered by Representative Rotello; House Resolution 674, offered by Representative Novak; House Resolution 675, offered by Representative Novak; House Resolution 676, offered by Representative Giglio; House Resolution 677, offered by Representative Stephens."
"Representative Currie moves for the adoption of the Agreed Resolutions. All those in favor signify by saying 'aye'; opposed, 'nay'. In the opinion of the Chair, the 'ayes' have it. The Resolutions are adopted. Death Resolutions."
"House Resolution 665, offered by Representative Cowlishaw, with respect to the memory of Harold White. House Resolution 673, offered by Representative Ostenburg, with respect to the memory of Patricia O'Connor." 4 The appearance of the 1 images following this page is due to Poor Quality Original Documents and not the scanning or filming processes. Com Microfilm Company (217) 525-5860 J:\toolbox\poor Docs.doc ESTA LION DEBAT 54th Legislative Day May 5, 1993
"Represtative Currie moves for the adoption of Death Resolution Chose in favor say 'aye'; opposed, 'no'. The Resolut on :: adopted. General Resolutions."
Clerk Rossi: "Serate Joint Resolution 40, offered by Representative Roskam and Senate Joint Resolution 49, offered by Renesative Tim Johns."
"Committee Assignments. Those (sic not) entitled to the House Floor please leave the chamber. Staff, please to the rear of the chamber. May I have mo your attention please. Representative Flowers, in the Chair."
"M" Resolution 757." Clerk, would you please read House
"House Reso' tion 157, offered by Representative Flowers. WHEREAS. Ou children are the most important assets of this State and the nation; and Whereas, There is no value more basic to humanity than the instinctive urge to care for ard protect young children, and to ensure their comfort and well-being and Whereas, Young children in our society are directly affected by nearly every major issue of the day, from health care and education to our economy and the nation's long-term deficit; and Whereas, Recent erents in Washington have highlighted the need for a renewed attention issues of day-care and other child care alternatives and Whereas, Young children are the future of this pation, ard the efforts we spend now for their care. education, and good health will certainly repay us manyfold; therefore be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE EIGHTY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. that we proclaim May 2 through 8, 1993, as the Week of the Young Child throughout the State of Illinois; and be it further Resolved, that we to encourage 5 STATE OF ILLINOIS 88th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day May 5, 1993 Child by taking time to consider the importance of our young children and by doing some deed, however small, that will help to assure the health and future success of the young children of this State.
"Thank you, Mr. Clerk. Ladies and Gentlemen of the 88th General Assembly, and to our special guests, House Resolution 157 has designated May 2 through the 8th of 1993 as the week of the Young Child. We all know the importance assets that our children are. We cherish them with every breath in our body. We watch them grow up and have children of their own. We try to instill in them the values of our parents gave us, and give them everything that we lack as children. However, in today's changing society, we all too often see children presented in negative tragic lights. They all too often become statistics in the newspaper or either crime report. This Resolution is not to reflect on the tragedies of society has given to some of our children, it is to honor our children, who will some day lead this country. The honored guests we have here today reflect the best that our society has to offer. They represent our future, our hopes, our dreams, our dreams for a safer and better tomorrow. These children come from all walks of life; from the housing projects of Chicago to the middle-class suburbs of DuPage County. Their bravery is seen in the face of a young man from Northlake, who risked his own life and was injured severely in a car accident to save his friend. Also, we have the personality of a young girl from Chicago, who has overcome several, several brutal acts, including a gun shot to the head; and that she is with us today, her very presence, her very presence of her being here, states that she's a miracle and she truly an inspiration. We also have 6 STATE OF ILLINOIS 88th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day May 5, 1993 with us some foster parents that are represented in the state. I won't take up too much more of your time, Ladies and Gentlemen. I really appreciate your consideration that you've given us and I would like to take this opportunity now to bring to you, Representative Dan Burke. Representative Burke, would you please come to the podium."
"Thank you, Madam Speaker and Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. It gives me great pleasure to introduce the Williams family that are gathered over at my seat there: Aunt Rose Doyle, Delenna, Derrick and Keyata. During this Week of the Child, Representative Phelan and I wanted you to meet the Williams family, who truly have beaten all the odds just by being with us today. You many recall several week ago a news story that reported a drug- related incident on the southside of Chicago, that involved the shooting of a six-year-old child. That child is Delenna. Delenna was shot four times, in the chest, head and arms, and she's still with us. She's still with us by the grace of God, even after surviving a fire that severely burned her and her brother, Derrick. Derrick is also with us today. These children join us in this Legislature not for your sympathy, not for your acknowledgement of their overwhelming and incredible calamity, but as examples of those children we are sworn to protect with the laws we introduce and consider in the Illinois Legislature. Delennas' and Derricks' bodies may be scarred, but their courage is smooth. Their hearts may be heavy after the loss of their parents, but their spirit is light and full. Their lives have been forever changed by the unfortunate circumstances they have confronted, but their will is strong, and they have survived. They will grow into contributing members of our society. We can't change what 7 54th Legislative Day STATE OF ILLINOIS 88th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE May 5, 1993 God has ordained. We can't restore what has been lost. We can't begin to understand why our innocent babies are subjected to what is fast becoming a brutal and seemingly immoral society. We can, today, pledge our energies, our will and intellect to protecting, encouraging, teaching and, yes, loving our children. It's our duty and, furthermore, our moral obligation to do so. I'll close, if the Body will permit, with a short verse from a Dr. Seuss story that Delenna was reading just a moment ago, 'Oh, The Places You'll Go'. And this is for all the children in Illinois, especially Delenna, Derrick and Keyata and particularly, Nick. 'All Alone! Whether you like it or not, Alone will be something you'll be quite a lot. And when you're alone, there's a very good chance you'll meet things that scare you right out of your pants. There are some, down the road between hither and yon, that can scare you so much you won't want to go on. But on you will go though the weather be foul. On you will go though your enemies prowl. On you will go though the Hakken-Kraks howl. Onward up many a frightening creek, though your arms may get sore and your sneakers may leak. On and on you will hike. And I know you'll hike far and face up to your problems whatever they are. You'll get mixed up, of course, as you already know. You'll get mixed up with many strange birds as you go. So be sure when you step. Step with care and great tact and remember that Life's a Great Balancing Act. Just never forget to be dexterous and deft. And never mix up your right foot with your left. And will you succeed? Yes! You will indeed! (98 and 3/4 percent guaranteed.) So...be your name Buxbaum or Bixby or Bray or Mordecai Ali van Allen O'Shea, you're off to Great Places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting. So...get on 8 STATE OF ILLINOIS 88th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day May 5, 1993 your way!' Thank you so much, Ladies and Gentlemen."
"Thank you, Representative Burke. Mr. Clerk, you have another Resolution. Mr. Clerk, would you please read House Resolution 664, and Representative Biggins will be in the Chair, from the floor."
"House Resolution 664. Whereas, The Members of the House are honored to recognize the courage of individuals who, against all obstacles, refuse to surrender; and Whereas, Nick Sabatino, an honor roll student at West Leyden High School and a resident of Northlake, began his struggle on May 10, 1992, when he was involved in an automobile accident that claimed the life of his friend and dramatically altered the course of his life; and Whereas, His first courageous decision occurred at the time of the accident when he attempted to save Eugene Lamch instead of climbing to safety; and Whereas, His unselfish action caused him to suffer multiple injuries and serious burns; and Whereas, Nick has spent almost a year undergoing intense treatment and reconstructive surgery; he is facing his next operation at the Shriners Burn Institute in Cincinnati, Ohio, on May 6; and Whereas, His will to succeed, whether in therapy or his academic studies, is further proof of his determination to attain the goals he has set for his future; and Whereas, His spirit and grit have earned him the respect of all; therefore be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE EIGHTY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we join with his parents, friends, community, and all the citizens of Illinois in paying tribute to the courage of a young man who serves as an inspiration to all; and be it further resolved, That we commend Nick Sabatino who, with no regard for personal safety, placed his own life in 9 STATE OF ILLINOIS 88th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day May 5, 1993 jeopardy while attempting to preserve the life of another; and be it further Resolved, That we extend our support and sincere best wishes to him for continued succesS in the future; and be it further Resolved, That a suitable copy of this preamble and resolution be presented to him as an expression of our respect and admiration."
"Representative Biggins."
"Thank you, Representative Flowers, and thank you fellow Members of this Assembly and guests. I would like to introduce to you the other members of Nicks' family: his mother, Aleta. Would you please rise, Aleta, and turn around; his father, Lou; his brother, Anthony; and one of his nurses, Deatta Johnson. Would you please all join us in supporting them as well? Thank you. I am here today and met these wonderful people through the graciousness of Mary Flowers and former Representative Linda Williamson. I am proud to be their State Representative, and I met with the family last week for the first time, and I'm truly impressed by their warmth and sincerity and all the tough things that they are going through, which we as adults can all imagine what things that they are going through and the courage that Nick has continually demonstrated. What... The Members of this Assembly truly support you, Nick, and they all wanted me to let you know that. Many have signed this book, which is a directory of the Members of this House. It's got pictures in it, and SO I told Representative Lee Daniels that I was giving you a book with pictures of the Members in it, and he said, 'That's not good enough, Bob. He's gotta be able to call 'em.' So, we got a blue book for you which will give the phone numbers and addresses of everybody. So, once you match...find their pictures, go write 'em a letter. We 10 STATE OF ILLINOIS 88th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day May 5, 1993 also have a picture ...a sketch of the statehouse, which many have seen... This is where...this was taken today, this is taking place today. Before you giving you the two...the Resolutions that was just read, I would like to...many of you on your desks, have a copy of a poem that Nick's mother, Aleta, recently wrote and was published in the Northlake paper. We know... We've heard from her in print, but I think she'd like to say something to us verbally if she can. Aleta."
"Well, my mother-in-law, Aniote once told me a long time ago, that you can lose a husband and survive or a wife and survive, but if you lose a child, you lose part of your self.. When Nicky was dying, I thought I was dying with him; and I begged him to fight, and I made promises, and I'm trying to keep those promises, because he kept his and he survived, and without life with him our family would not be; and, once he decided to live, he has done nothing but amaze all of us by everything he tries to do, and he tries to keep his spirits up, and he's always trying something new just to see if he can do it. And I just want him to know how proud I am of him, and that I love him very much. Thank you."
"I want you to know he's a little more feisty than this when you're alone with him, and he starts givin' ya' some stuff back and forth in the kitchen of his house. Now to close, I'd like... Nick Sabatino would like to speak to you."
"I'd just like to say that I'm very thankful and very honored. Throughout this tragedy, there's been lots of good things and bad things that have come about, and the bad things being losing a good friend, being the way I am, burned and what have you. The good things though is my 11 STATE OF ILLINOIS 88th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day May 5, 1993 love, my better love for life, and for my family and my friends; and, most of all, I found out about who I am, and what I can do and just exactly what accomplishments I can achieve. Throughout this whole thing, people have helped me since day one, and I just feel that it's my turn to start helping people. And from now until my dying day, it will just be for the people, and there's no other greater thing in life that I enjoy most than helping other people understand who they are and to help me understand better who I am. Thank you."
"Mr. Clerk, the House now would move for the adoption of House Resolution 664. All those in favor say 'aye'; opposed, 'no'. The 'ayes' have it. The Resolution is adopted. Ladies and Gentlemen, we have some more guests, and I would like for some of the foster mothers to please stand. Would you please stand, any foster mothers out there, and would the other kids, would you all please come up here? I just want to say thank you all very much for allowing us to bring to you these children, because this is what it's all about, and these kids here are our future. We have a little baby in the audience, and there's another little baby that's running around here someplace. I told them not to lose that child, but I see they did. But we would like to say thank you for enduring us, and where is she? Oh, okay. We also have just coming in, Representative Dart. Where is Representative Dart? We have little Joseph's foster parents here, and Representative Dart would like to say a few words. Representative Dart, in the Chair."
"I just wanted to thank them for coming down and making the trip down here today. I know it's a long trip. We are honored to have with us today numerous children, numerous 12 STATE OF ILLINOIS 88th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day May 5, 1993 foster parents, who the concern they've shown for children is amazing. They deserve our undying respect and support, and they do have that. I want to particularly mention, Joshua is here with us today. Joshua Wallace made the trip down here. We are very pleased to have him, and we're very pleased to have all the children here; and we thank Irma Lee and your husband, we thank you so much for coming down here with the children and for the help you've given so far in the tragic times you've gone through lately, and just to let you know that the Legislature here is gonna do everything in its power that it can to help you, and once again, thank you so much for coming down here. I wish we'd all give 'em a round of applause."
"I would like to say that you're all invited downstairs to have lunch with our special guests. All Members of the House of Representatives is invited downstairs to have lunch with us. Representative Monique Davis, in the Chair. Thank you all very much." Davis: It "Thank you very much, Ladies and Gentlemen of the House. gives me a great opportunity. I think Representative Lee Daniels should be up here and Speaker Mike Madigan should be up here. Madigan is holed up in the back in a meeting between the Chicago Teachers Union and Labor, and he has tried to extricate himself but it seems impossible. We have before us, Dr. Margaret Burroughs, a former school teacher in Chicago, who found it very necessary to open her home and start a museum for African-American people when she found there was no expressing the holocaust that African-American people suffered. Dr. Burroughs, in recognizing what we do in the Legislature, wanted to make a presentation to our Minority Spokesperson and Leader, Lee Daniels and to Mike Madigan. documentation or literature 13 STATE OF ILLINOIS 88th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE May 5, 1993 54th Legislative Day At this time, I present to you, Doctor, Commissioner of park districts, Margaret Burroughs."
"Thank you. Thank you, Representative Monique Davis. I would like to thank you especially for making it possible for me to be here and extending this invitation. I told Representative Davis that a poem of mine called 'What Shall I Tell My Children Who Are Black' had been read by Senator Paul Simom, and he was so impressed with it that he had it reprinted in the Senate Congressional Record; and so, Representative Davis, thought you might like to hear it. So, that's why I'm here, and I shall read it to you. 'The reflections of an African-American mother. What shall I tell my children who are black of what it means to be a captive of this dark skin? What shall I tell my dear ones, fruit of my womb, of how beautiful they are when everywhere they turn they are faced with abhorrence of everything that is black. Villains are black with black hearts, a black cow gives no milk, a black hen lays no eggs, bad news comes bordered in black, black is evil and evil is black, and devils food is black. All that is bad is black. What shall I tell my dear ones who've been raised in a white world? A place where white has been made to represent all that is good and pure and fine and decent. Where clouds are white and dolls, and heaven surely is a white, white place filled with angels robed in white, and cotton candy and ice cream and milk, and ruffled sunday dresses and dream houses and long sleek cadillacs, and angels food is white; all that is good is white. What can I say, therefore, when my black child comes home to me in tears because a playmate identical to himself has called him black, big-lipped, flat nosed, and nappy-headed, and what will he think when I dry his tears and whisper, Yes, that 14 STATE OF ILLINOIS 88th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day May 5, 1993 is true. But, you are no less beautiful and dear. And how shall I get him to lift up his head and get him to square his shoulders and to look his adversaries in the eye, confident in the knowledge of his worth, serene under his sable skin and proud of his own beauty? What can I do to give him the strength that he may come through life's adversities as a whole human being, unwarped and human, in a world full of bias laws and inhuman practices, that he might survive; and survive he must. For who knows, perhaps this black child of mine here bears the genius to discover the cure for cancer, or the brilliance to chart the course of the exploration of the universe. So, he must survive; for the good of all humanity, he must and will survive. I have drunk deeply of late from the fountain of my black culture. I have sat at the knee of, and learned from Mother Africa. I have discovered the truth of my heritage. The truth which has been so often obscured and omitted, and I find I have much to say to all of my black children. I will lift up their heads in proud blackness and tell them the story of their fathers and their fathers fathers. And I shall take them into a way back time of Kings and Queens who ruled the Nile and measured the stars and discovered the laws of mathematics. I will tell them of a black people upon whose backs have been built the wealth of the three continents: Europe, Africa and America. Knowledge of his heritage shall be his weapon and his armor. Knowledge of his heritage will make him strong enough to win any battle he may face and since this story is so often obscured, I must sacrifice to find it for my children, even as I sacrifice to feed, clothe and shelter them. This I will do for them if I love them, nobody else will do it for me. I must find the truth of heritage for myself, and pass 15 STATE OF ILLINOIS 88th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day May 5, 1993 it on to them. And in years to come, I believe because I have armed them with the truth, my children and their childrens children will venerate me. For it is the truth that will make us free!' And just before you begin to applaud, I would like to say that the DeSable Museum, new Harold Washington Wing, was just dedicated. The auditorium of the DeSable Museum, seating 500 people, is named in honor of all the black Legislators; from the first one on up to the present, and that honors them. And I would like to extend a warm invitation to all of you to come down to Chicago to Washington Park and to visit the DeSable Museum. And at this time, Mr. Daniels, I'd like to present you with a copy of... Oh that's right, Representative Daniels, I'd like to... Lee Daniels, I want to present you with a copy of my book of poems, 'What Shall I Tell My Children Who Are Black', which is also in the Senate. And, also, a copy of one of my original prints and drawings which I hope will find a place in your office. Hang on to it, because I'm getting to be a very famous artist, and I have here also a copy for Mr. Michael Madigan and a print for him, and I will see that you will get it to him. Thank you very much for your kind attention."
"I'd like to say to Margaret Burroughs, we're proud of you. We thank God for you and the Legislature is certainly blessed for having heard from you, and I'd like to say to the Legislature, 'Thank you for your attention. I'm very pleased to know that you, too, have respect for us as we certainly have respect for you'. I was asked to announce that Grid-Iron tickets are available from the press corp. The event is on Tuesday, May 18th at the Hilton Hotel. The Grid-Iron dinner is usually a great deal of fun, and tickets are now available. Thank you, Speaker Flowers." 16 STATE OF ILLINOIS 88th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day May 5, 1993
"One more announcement, Ladies and Gentlemen, and Representative Biggins is in the Chair."
"Thank you, I neglected to thank two generous people and its organization, the Medina Temple in the City of Chicago that flew down free of charge today Nick Sabatino and his family, and those pilots sitting over there are Colonel Wayne Harrington and Mr. Gary DeWitt. Medina Temple, thank you."
"The committees will begin to meet at 1:30, and we shall be in Perfunctory Session until... We will be in Perfunctory Session for the purpose of reading the Constitutional Amendments. I now will recognize Representative Bill Laurino for the purpose of a Motion that the House stands adjourned...House stands adjourned until 12:00 tomorrow. Thank you."
"Introduction and First Reading of House Senate Bills. Senate Bill 1042, offered by Representative Phelps. A Bill for an Act amending the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act. First Reading of this Senate Bill. House Joint Resolution, Constitutional Amendment 14, offered by Representative Granberg. RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE EIGHTY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE SENATE CONCURRING HEREIN, That there shall be submitted to the electors of the State for adoption or rejection at the general election next occurring at least 6 months after the adoption of this resolution a proposition to add Section 13 to Article VII of the Illinois Constitution to read as follows: ARTICLE VII LOCAL GOVERNMENT SECTION 13. UNFUNDED MANDATES Whenever the Legislature or any State executive action requires a unit of local government to establish, expand or modify its activities in such a way as to necessitate additional 17 STATE OF ILLINOIS 88th GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRANSCRIPTION DEBATE 54th Legislative Day May 5, 1993 expenditures of revenue by the unit of local government, the State shall provide funds to reimburse the unit of local government for the costs necessary to carry out the mandated requirement, except that the Legislature may, but need not, provide funds for the following mandates: Legislatively mandated requirements requested by the unit of local government affected; (2) Legislatively mandated requirements enacted before the effective date of this amendment or State executive actions initially implementing legislation enacted before the effective date of this amendment. A mandated requirement that is not funded is not enforceable while not funded unless the bill implementing the mandated requirement passed with the concurrence of at least four-fifths of the members elected to each house of the General Assembly and specifically states that it is a non-reimbursable mandate under this subsection. SCHEDULE This Amendment takes effect upon approval by the electors of this State. Second Reading of this House Joint Resolution, Constitutional Amendment 14. Being no further business, the House will stand adjourned until Thursday, May 6, 1993 at the hour of 12:00." 18 REPORT: TIFLDAY PAGE: 001 STATE OF ILLINOIS 38TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DAILY TRANSCRIPTION OF DEBATE INDEX MAY 05, 1993 93/09/07 13:53:4 So-1042 FIRST READING PAGE 17 HR-0157 ADUPTED PAGE HR-0157 RESOLUTION OFFERED PAGE 5 HR-0664 ADOPTED PAGE 12 HR-0664 RESOLUTION OFFERED PAGE 9 HJR-0014 SECOND READING PAGE 17 SU JECT MATTER HOUSE TO ORDER SPEAKER GIGLIO PRAYER REVEREND WALTER CARLSON PAGE 1 PAGE 1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PAGE 1 ROLL CALL ATTENDANCE PAGE 1 JAMITTEE REPORTS PAGE 1 AGREED RESOLUTIONS PAGE 4 DEATH RESOLUTIONS PAGE 4 GENERAL RESOLUTIONS PAGE 5 INTRODUCED DR. JURROUGH PAGE 13 DJOURNHENT PAGE 17 PERFUNCTORY SESSION PAGE 17 PERFUNCTURY SESSION ADJOURNMENT PAGE 13