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Illinois Senate Floor Debate — July 13, 1991

87th General Assembly (1991-1992) · Legislative day 67 · First Special Session
Chamber
Senate
General Assembly
87th (1991-1992)
Date
July 13, 1991
Legislative day
67
Session
First Special Session
Speaker turns
19
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PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR DEMUZIO)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DEMUZIO) The hour of nine-thirty having arrived, the Senate will come to order. Our Members will be at their desk . 0ur guests in the gallery please rise. Our prayer this morning by the Reverend W . P. Witkop, Faith Lutheran Church, Springfield, Illinois . Pastor.

THE REVEREND W. P. WITKOP

(Prayer by the Reverend W. P. Witkop)

PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR DEMUZIO)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DEMUZIO) Reading of the Journals. Senator Hall.

SENATOR HALL

Thank you, Mr. President, Ladies and Gentlemen of the Senate. I move that reading and approval of the Journals of Sunday , June 30th7 Monday, July the 1st: Tuesday, July the 2nd; Wednesday, July the 3rd: Thursday, July the 4th7 Priday, July the 5th: Saturday, July the 6th; Sunday, July the 7th7 Monday, July the 8th7 Tuesday , July the 9th7 Wednesday , July the 10th7 Thursday, July the 11th: i and Eriday, July the 12th, in the year 1991, be -- postponed , pending arrival or the printed Journals.

PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR DEMUZIO)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DEMUZIO) A1l right. Youfve heard the motion as placed by Senator Hall. Discussion? If not, those in favor, indicate by saying Aye . Opposed: Nay. The Ayes have it. Motion carries; so ordered. WAND and a myriad of other televisions have requested permission to videotape. Is leave granted? Leave is granted . With leave of the Body, we'll go to the Order of Resolutions, Madam Secretary . ' And I think Senator Jacobs has a very, very special guest for a11 j of us. Secretary would please read the resolution.

Linda Hawker

Senate Resolution 67l offered by Senator Jacobs and a11 Democratic Members. (Secretary reads SR No. 671) ' l j STATE OF ILLINOIS I 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 68th Legislative Day July 13, 1991 I I

SENATOR JACOBS

As everyone knows, Faith kept those of us on the Democrat side of the aisle in line and in check for a number of years, and she took nobody 's guff. And she is noW retirinq. We're going to Iniss he r. But we did ta14.e tlp a 1i.tt1e fJ(:)1*1e(21.io11, L''ai.tt1, ffo r y()u, which we would like to give to you. ë'aith is going to Las Vegas: so thatdll come in handy there. Faith Holmes.

FAITH HOLMES

tRemarks by Faith Holmes)

PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR DEMUZIO)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DEMUZIO) A11 right. Senator Vadalabene.

SENATOR VADALABENE

Faith -- where are you, Faith? Paith is not only a dedicated worker for the Democratie Party on this side, but she has very: very -- she has many relatives in my district, and she's down there campaigning a11 the time, too. And I'm going to miss you, Faith. I've been thinking about you.

PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR DEMUZIO)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DEMUZIO) A11 right. Senator -- Senator Smith.

SENATOR SMITH

Thank you. I merely want to speak on behalf of Faith. Faith I was not only a faithful person, but Faith was a fashion model, and she Watched a11 of the ladies and told them about their wear. And I Faith, you are a magnificent - magnificent - lady. And wherever you go, I know youlre going to carry that same spirit of love and ' concern for not only manhood, but for womanhood. We wish you Godspeed. Bless you, my darling.

PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR DEMUZIO)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DEMUZIO) All right. Senator Jacobs has moved the adoption of Senate Resolution 671. Al1 in favor, indicate by saying Aye. Opposed, Nay . The Ayes have it. Resolution is adopted. Congratulations, Faith. Resolutions. I 2 STATE OF ILLINOIS 87th GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGULAR SESSION SENATE TRANSCRIPT 68th Legislative Day July 1991

Linda Hawker

Senate Resolution 6-8-4 offered by Senator Collins. It is substantive.

PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR DEMUZIO)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DEMUZIO) Executive. Senator Raica, for what purpose do you arise?

SENATOR RAICA

As you reluctantly ask me. Question of the Chair. Do we plan on moving any paperwork today?

PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR DEMUZIO)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DEMUZIO) I don't know. Senator Raica, for what purpose do you arise?

SENATOR RAICA

Yes, Mr. President. I'm just, once again, inquiring. It kould be nice to know what direction welre headed in at this point in time - to have something before us to vote on. And if not: have a motion to the Chair, would move to adjourn until Monday at six o'cloek.

PRESIDING OFFICER (SENATOR DEMUZIO)

PRESIDING OFFICER: (SENATOR DEMUZIO) Well, that motlon is out of order. Senator Vadalabene moves that the Senate stands adjourned till tomorrow evening, Sunday, at the hour of six o'clock. Senate stands adjourned. REPORT; TIFLDAY STATE OF ILLINOIS 92/03/10 ' PAGEZ 00l 37TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY 111t3:&9 SENATE DAILY TRARSCRIPTION UF ZEBATE INDE: JULY 13T 199: SR-O67l ABOPTED PAGE 2 SR-:ô8# RESOLUTION OFFEREO PAGE 3 SUBJECT MAT rER SENATE T0 OROER - SENATOR 0Eh1UZI0 PAGE t PRAYSR - REVEREND W. P. HITKOP PAGE 1 JOURNALS - PO3TP0NEO PAGE 1 1 SECRETARY READS SR 67 t PAGE 1 ! INTRODUCTION 0F GUEST - GENATOR JACOBS PAGE 2 REMARKS BY FAITH HOLI4ES PAGE 2 AOJDURNHENT PAGE 3 1 1 I 1