STATE OF ILLINOIS
HOUSE JOURNAL
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY
78TH LEGISLATIVE DAY
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2000
1:00 0'CLOCK P.M.
NO. 78
[January 19, 2000] 2 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Daily Journal Index 78th Legislative Day Action Page(s) Adjournment........................................ 13 Change of Sponsorship.............................. 4 Committee on Rules Referrals....................... 3 Correctional Budget and Impact Notes Supplied...... 4 Fiscal Notes Supplied.............................. 4 Introduction and First Reading - HB3232-3351....... 4 Quorum Roll Call................................... 3 Temporary Committee Assignments.................... 3 Bill Number Legislative Action Page(s) HB 0298 Committee Report................................... 3 HB 0992 Committee Report................................... 3 HB 1822 Committee Report................................... 3 HR 0535 Agreed Resolution.................................. 9 HR 0536 Agreed Resolution.................................. 9 HR 0538 Agreed Resolution.................................. 10 HR 0539 Agreed Resolution.................................. 10 HR 0540 Agreed Resolution.................................. 11 HR 0541 Resolution......................................... 11
3 [January 19, 2000] The House met pursuant to adjournment. The Speaker in the Chair. Prayer by Pastor Carol Shanks with the St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Waterloo, Illinois. Representative O'Brien led the House in the Pledge of Allegiance. By direction of the Speaker, a roll call was taken to ascertain the attendance of Members, as follows: 114 present. (ROLL CALL 1) By unanimous consent, Representatives Monique Davis, Flowers, Fowler and Morrow were excused from attendance. TEMPORARY COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS The Speaker announced the following temporary committee assignments: Representative Slone replaced Representative Gash in the Committee on Mental Health & Patient Abuse on January 11, 2000. Representative Parke replaced Representative Kosel in the Committee on Human Services on January 12, 2000. PERMANENT COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS Speaker Madigan appointed the following Democratic Members to serve as Vice Chairpersons to the following committees: STATE GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION: Representative Curry, Vice Chairperson. APPROPRIATIONS-HUMAN SERVICES: Representative Reitz, Vice Chairperson. CHILDREN & YOUTH: Representative Crotty, Vice Chairperson. REPORT FROM THE COMMITTEE ON RULES Representative Currie, Chairperson, from the Committee on Rules to which the following were referred, action taken earlier today, and reported the same back with the following recommendations: That the bill be reported "approved for consideration" and be placed on the order of Second Reading: HOUSE BILL 298. That the bill be reported "approved for consideration" and be placed on the order of Third Reading-Consideration Postponed: HOUSE BILL 992. That the bill be reported "approved for consideration" be placed on the order of Third Reading: HOUSE BILL 1822. COMMITTEE ON RULES REFERRALS Representative Barbara Flynn Currie, Chairperson of the Committee on Rules, reported the following legislative measures and/or joint action motions have been assigned as follows: Committee on Agriculture & Conservation: HOUSE BILL 2885. Committee on Appropriations-Elementary & Secondary Education: HOUSE BILL 2949. Committee on Children & Youth: HOUSE BILL 3079. Committee on Constitutional Officers: HOUSE BILL 3176. Committee on Consumer Protection & Product Regulation: HOUSE BILL 3080. Committee on Elementary & Secondary Education: HOUSE BILL 3107. Committee on Executive: HOUSE BILLS 2870, 2884 and 3007.
[January 19, 2000] 4 Committee on Health Care Availability & Access: HOUSE BILL 3117. Committee on Insurance: HOUSE BILLS 2980 and 3106. Committee on Judiciary II-Criminal Law: HOUSE BILLS 2930 and 3082. Committee on Revenue: HOUSE BILL 3192. Committee on Urban Revitalization: HOUSE BILL 3188. Special Committee on Tobacco Settlement Proceeds Distribution: HOUSE BILL 2993. The committee roll call vote on the forgoing Legislative Measures is as follows: 3, Yeas; 2, Nays; 0, Answering Present. Y Currie, Chair N Ryder Y Hannig N Tenhouse Y Turner, Art FISCAL NOTES SUPPLIED Fiscal Notes have been supplied for HOUSE BILLS 3051, 3057, 3058, 3059, 3073 and 3082. CORRECTIONAL BUDGET AND IMPACT NOTES SUPPLIED Correctional Budget and Impact Notes have been supplied for HOUSE BILLS 3051, 3057, 3058, 3059, 3073 and 3082. CHANGE OF SPONSORSHIP Representative Hamos asked and obtained unanimous consent to be removed as chief sponsor and Representative Klingler asked and obtained unanimous consent to be shown as chief sponsor of HOUSE BILL 3052. Representative Capparelli asked and obtained unanimous consent to be removed as chief sponsor and Representative Moore asked and obtained unanimous consent to be shown as chief sponsor of SENATE BILL 1046. Representative Hamos asked and obtained unanimous consent to be removed as chief sponsor and Representative Delgado asked and obtained unanimous consent to be shown as chief sponsor of HOUSE BILL 3205. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF BILLS The following bills were introduced, read by title a first time, ordered printed and placed in the Committee on Rules: HOUSE BILL 3232. Introduced by Representative Wojcik, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Child Care Act of 1969. HOUSE BILL 3233. Introduced by Representative Mathias, a bill for AN ACT regarding pharmaceuticals. HOUSE BILL 3234. Introduced by Representative Ryder, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Wine and Spirits Industry Fair Dealing Act of 1999 by changing Section 25. HOUSE BILL 3235. Introduced by Representative Burke, a bill for AN ACT to amend the State Treasurer Act by changing Section 16.5. HOUSE BILL 3236. Introduced by Representative Lang, a bill for AN ACT in relation to defendants found not guilty by reason of insanity. HOUSE BILL 3237. Introduced by Representative Novak, a bill for AN ACT regarding underground storage tanks. HOUSE BILL 3238. Introduced by Representative Hassert, a bill for AN ACT concerning underground utilities facilities damage prevention. HOUSE BILL 3239. Introduced by Representative Brosnahan, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Code of Civil Procedure by adding Section 2-1306. HOUSE BILL 3240. Introduced by Representative Beaubien, a bill for
5 [January 19, 2000] AN ACT to amend the Uniform Penalty and Interest Act by changing Section 3-11. HOUSE BILL 3241. Introduced by Representatives John Jones - O'Connor - Lawfer - Myers - Kosel, Moffitt and Stephens, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Senior Citizens and Disabled Persons Property Tax Relief and Pharmaceutical Assistance Act by changing Sections 3.15 and 4. HOUSE BILL 3242. Introduced by Representatives Daniels - Kosel - O'Connor - Bost - Eileen Lyons and Stephens, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Income Tax Act by changing Section 208 and adding Section 208.5. HOUSE BILL 3243. Introduced by Representative Scott, a bill for AN ACT to amend the General Obligation Bond Act by changing Section 2 and adding Section 7.5. HOUSE BILL 3244. Introduced by Representatives Daniels - Ryder - Myers, a bill for AN ACT making appropriations. HOUSE BILL 3245. Introduced by Representatives Daniels - Ryder - Myers, a bill for AN ACT making appropriations. HOUSE BILL 3246. Introduced by Representatives Daniels - Ryder - Jerry Mitchell, a bill for AN ACT making appropriations. HOUSE BILL 3247. Introduced by Representatives Daniels - Ryder - Jerry Mitchell, a bill for AN ACT making appropriations. HOUSE BILL 3248. Introduced by Representatives Daniels - Ryder - Skinner, a bill for AN ACT making appropriations. HOUSE BILL 3249. Introduced by Representatives Daniels - Ryder - Skinner, a bill for AN ACT making appropriations. HOUSE BILL 3250. Introduced by Representatives Daniels - Ryder - Biggins, a bill for AN ACT making appropriations. HOUSE BILL 3251. Introduced by Representatives Daniels - Ryder - Biggins, a bill for AN ACT making appropriations. HOUSE BILL 3252. Introduced by Representatives Daniels - Ryder - Mulligan, a bill for AN ACT making appropriations. HOUSE BILL 3253. Introduced by Representatives Daniels - Ryder - Mulligan, a bill for AN ACT making appropriations. HOUSE BILL 3254. Introduced by Representative Gash, a bill for AN ACT in relation to alternatives to dissection. HOUSE BILL 3255. Introduced by Representative Gash, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Insurance Code by changing Section 370c and adding Section 370c-1. HOUSE BILL 3256. Introduced by Representative Novak, a bill for AN ACT to create the Momence Dam Transfer Act. HOUSE BILL 3257. Introduced by Representative Tim Johnson, a bill for AN ACT in relation to technology. HOUSE BILL 3258. Introduced by Representative Tim Johnson, a bill for AN ACT making appropriations. HOUSE BILL 3259. Introduced by Representative Tim Johnson, a bill for AN ACT in relation to executive agencies. HOUSE BILL 3260. Introduced by Representative Burke, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Unemployment Insurance Act by changing Section 204. HOUSE BILL 3261. Introduced by Representative Hannig, a bill for AN ACT concerning food inspections. HOUSE BILL 3262. Introduced by Representative Crotty, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Health Maintenance Organization Act by adding Section 4-6.6. HOUSE BILL 3263. Introduced by Representatives Saviano - Capparelli - McAuliffe - Bugielski - Joseph Lyons, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Pension Code by changing Section 17-122 and to amend the State Mandates Act. HOUSE BILL 3264. Introduced by Representatives Saviano - Capparelli - McAuliffe - Bugielski - Joseph Lyons, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Pension Code by changing Sections 17-119 and 17-122 and to amend the State Mandates Act. HOUSE BILL 3265. Introduced by Representatives Saviano - Capparelli - McAuliffe - Bugielski - Fritchey, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Pension Code by changing Section 17-150 and to amend the State Mandates Act.
[January 19, 2000] 6 HOUSE BILL 3266. Introduced by Representatives Saviano - Capparelli - McAuliffe - Bugielski - Acevedo, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Pension Code by changing Section 17-124. HOUSE BILL 3267. Introduced by Representative Steve Davis, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Charitable Games Act by changing Section 8. HOUSE BILL 3268. Introduced by Representative Ryder, a bill for AN ACT concerning smoking at stadiums in Illinois. HOUSE BILL 3269. Introduced by Representative Granberg, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Downstate Public Transportation Act by changing Section 2-7. HOUSE BILL 3270. Introduced by Representative Granberg, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Public Utilities Act by changing Section 16-125. HOUSE BILL 3271. Introduced by Representative Klingler, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Systems Act. HOUSE BILL 3272. Introduced by Representative Wojcik, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Liquor Control Act of 1934 by changing Section 5-1. HOUSE BILL 3273. Introduced by Representatives Capparelli - Burke - Bugielski - McAuliffe - Saviano, Lopez and Joseph Lyons, a bill for AN ACT in relation to stormwater management. HOUSE BILL 3274. Introduced by Representative Tom Johnson, a bill for AN ACT concerning fire protection districts. HOUSE BILL 3275. Introduced by Representative Tom Johnson, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code by changing Section 11-605. HOUSE BILL 3276. Introduced by Representatives Tom Johnson - Dart, a bill for AN ACT in relation to criminal law. HOUSE BILL 3277. Introduced by Representatives Tom Johnson - Dart, a bill for AN ACT in relation to criminal law. HOUSE BILL 3278. Introduced by Representative Younge, a bill for AN ACT making appropriations. HOUSE BILL 3279. Introduced by Representative Younge, a bill for AN ACT making appropriations. HOUSE BILL 3280. Introduced by Representative Younge, a bill for AN ACT making appropriations. HOUSE BILL 3281. Introduced by Representative Curry, a bill for AN ACT making appropriations. HOUSE BILL 3282. Introduced by Representative Curry, a bill for AN ACT making appropriations. HOUSE BILL 3283. Introduced by Representative Hartke, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code by changing Section 15-101. HOUSE BILL 3284. Introduced by Representatives Bugielski - Meyer, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Savings and Loan Act of 1985 by changing Sections 1-10.14 and 1-10.21. HOUSE BILL 3285. Introduced by Representatives Bugielski - Meyer, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Savings Bank Act by changing Sections 1007.90 and 1007.105. HOUSE BILL 3286. Introduced by Representative Persico, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Banking Act by changing Section 5. HOUSE BILL 3287. Introduced by Representative Scott, a bill for AN ACT to create the Local Planning Technical Assistance Act. HOUSE BILL 3288. Introduced by Representatives Cowlishaw - Bost, a bill for AN ACT concerning interscholastic organizations. HOUSE BILL 3289. Introduced by Representative Granberg, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Liquor Control Act of 1934 by changing Section 3-12. HOUSE BILL 3290. Introduced by Representative Dart, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code by changing Section 6-206 and adding Section 11-501.9. HOUSE BILL 3291. Introduced by Representative Hoffman, a bill for AN ACT concerning the National Guard. HOUSE BILL 3292. Introduced by Representative Hultgren, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Unified Code of Correction by changing Section 5-5-3. HOUSE BILL 3293. Introduced by Representative John Jones, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Community Development Finance Corporation Act by adding Section 8.
7 [January 19, 2000] HOUSE BILL 3294. Introduced by Representative Howard, a bill for AN ACT in relation to executive agencies. HOUSE BILL 3295. Introduced by Representative Howard, a bill for AN ACT concerning State agencies. HOUSE BILL 3296. Introduced by Representative Howard, a bill for AN ACT making appropriations. HOUSE BILL 3297. Introduced by Representative Howard, a bill for AN ACT to create the Community Organization E-Rate Eligibility Act. HOUSE BILL 3298. Introduced by Representative Howard, a bill for AN ACT to create the Community Partnership Act. HOUSE BILL 3299. Introduced by Representative Howard, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Board of Higher Education Act by changing Section 9. HOUSE BILL 3300. Introduced by Representative Howard, a bill for AN ACT in relation to education. HOUSE BILL 3301. Introduced by Representative Howard, a bill for AN ACT in relation to education. HOUSE BILL 3302. Introduced by Representative Howard, a bill for AN ACT to amend the School Code. HOUSE BILL 3303. Introduced by Representative McAuliffe, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Military Veterans Assistance Act. HOUSE BILL 3304. Introduced by Representative McAuliffe, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Service Men's Employment Tenure Act. HOUSE BILL 3305. Introduced by Representative McKeon, a bill for AN ACT making appropriations. HOUSE BILL 3306. Introduced by Representative McKeon, a bill for AN ACT making appropriations. HOUSE BILL 3307. Introduced by Representative Hannig, a bill for AN ACT making appropriations. HOUSE BILL 3308. Introduced by Representative Reitz, a bill for AN ACT to provide a tax credit for pork producers. HOUSE BILL 3309. Introduced by Representative McGuire, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Disabled Persons Rehabilitation Act by changing Section 3. HOUSE BILL 3310. Introduced by Representative Curry, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Insurance Code by adding Section 352b. HOUSE BILL 3311. Introduced by Representative Durkin, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Code of Civil Procedure by changing Section 1-102. HOUSE BILL 3312. Introduced by Representatives Stephens - Steve Davis - Currie - Bost - John Jones, a bill for AN ACT concerning Vietnam Veterans. HOUSE BILL 3313. Introduced by Representative Black, a bill for AN ACT to amend the School Code by adding Section 18-8.6. HOUSE BILL 3314. Introduced by Representative Brunsvold, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code by changing Section 4-107. HOUSE BILL 3315. Introduced by Representative Delgado, a bill for AN ACT to amend the School Code by changing Sections 10-22.18b and 34-18.4. HOUSE BILL 3316. Introduced by Representatives Novak - Scully, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Governors State University Law by changing Section 15-15. HOUSE BILL 3317. Introduced by Representative Delgado, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Child Care Act of 1969. HOUSE BILL 3318. Introduced by Representative Pankau, a bill for AN ACT in relation to unsolicited e-mail. HOUSE BILL 3319. Introduced by Representatives Kosel - O'Connor - Bill Mitchell - Righter - Bost, a bill for AN ACT to amend the School Code by adding Section 2-3.131. HOUSE BILL 3320. Introduced by Representatives Kosel - O'Connor - Bill Mitchell - Righter - Bost, a bill for AN ACT making an appropriation to the State Board of Education. HOUSE BILL 3321. Introduced by Representative Hamos, a bill for AN ACT to create the Health Care Provider Joint Negotiation Act. HOUSE BILL 3322. Introduced by Representative Tim Johnson, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Cooperative Work Study Program Act by
[January 19, 2000] 8 changing Section 2. HOUSE BILL 3323. Introduced by Representative Tim Johnson, a bill for AN ACT in relation to technology. HOUSE BILL 3324. Introduced by Representative Moffitt, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Optometric Practice Act of 1987. HOUSE BILL 3325. Introduced by Representative Delgado, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Child Care Act of 1969. HOUSE BILL 3326. Introduced by Representative McCarthy, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Property Tax Code by changing Section 9-85. HOUSE BILL 3327. Introduced by Representative Brunsvold, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Insurance Code by changing Section 154.5. HOUSE BILL 3328. Introduced by Representative Lopez, a bill for AN ACT in relation to executive agencies. HOUSE BILL 3329. Introduced by Representative Lopez, a bill for AN ACT in relation to the State Police. HOUSE BILL 3330. Introduced by Representatives Bugielski - Burke - Lopez - Osterman - Capparelli, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Pension Code and the State Mandates Act. HOUSE BILL 3331. Introduced by Representatives Bugielski - Capparelli - Lopez - McAuliffe - Burke, Bradley and Joseph Lyons, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Pension Code and the State Mandates Act. HOUSE BILL 3332. Introduced by Representative Lou Jones, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Public Aid Code by changing Section 12-4.11. HOUSE BILL 3333. Introduced by Representative Smith, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Property Tax Code by changing Section 21-170. HOUSE BILL 3334. Introduced by Representative Bugielski, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Clerks of Courts Act by changing Sections 27.1, 27.1a, 27.2, and 27.2a. HOUSE BILL 3335. Introduced by Representative Smith, a bill for AN ACT concerning open space. HOUSE BILL 3336. Introduced by Representative Smith, a bill for AN ACT concerning the grain industry. HOUSE BILL 3337. Introduced by Representative Smith, a bill for AN ACT in relation to agriculture. HOUSE BILL 3338. Introduced by Representative Smith, a bill for AN ACT in relation to aquatic life. HOUSE BILL 3339. Introduced by Representative Smith, a bill for AN ACT concerning conservation. HOUSE BILL 3340. Introduced by Representative Smith, a bill for AN ACT in relation to wildlife. HOUSE BILL 3341. Introduced by Representative Smith, a bill for AN ACT in relation to wildlife. HOUSE BILL 3342. Introduced by Representative Holbrook, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Property Tax Code by changing Sections 21-105 and 22-15. HOUSE BILL 3343. Introduced by Representative Mulligan, a bill for AN ACT concerning tobacco settlement proceeds. HOUSE BILL 3344. Introduced by Representative Eileen Lyons, a bill for AN ACT in relation to education. HOUSE BILL 3345. Introduced by Representative Art Turner, a bill for AN ACT to amend the School Code by changing Section 27-8.1. HOUSE BILL 3346. Introduced by Representative Lopez, a bill for AN ACT making appropriations. HOUSE BILL 3347. Introduced by Representative Lopez, a bill for AN ACT making appropriations. HOUSE BILL 3348. Introduced by Representative Lopez, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Income Tax Act by adding Section 212. HOUSE BILL 3349. Introduced by Representative Lopez, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Income Tax Act by adding Section 212. HOUSE BILL 3350. Introduced by Representative Lopez, a bill for AN ACT making appropriations. HOUSE BILL 3351. Introduced by Representative Granberg, a bill for AN ACT to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code by changing Section 18b-112.
9 [January 19, 2000] AGREED RESOLUTION The following resolutions were offered and placed on the Calendar on the order of Agreed Resolutions. HOUSE RESOLUTION 535 Offered by Representative Bill Mitchell: WHEREAS, The members of this House are pleased and honored to recognize significant achievements in the lives of individuals of this great State; and WHEREAS, Orville S. Kahn is celebrating his fiftieth anniversary in the practice of law; a reception was held at Christ Lutheran Church in Decatur; and WHEREAS, Born in Joliet on May 5, 1922, Orville Kahn graduated from Hyde Park High School in 1940; he was a military policeman during World War II; he received degrees at the University of Illinois and passed the bar exam on the first try and was admitted to practice on January 9, 1950; and WHEREAS, Mr. Kahn worked in the office of James S. Baldwin in Decatur for three years; he practiced solo in Decatur including brief stints as an investigator with the Office of Price Stabilization, as assistant Macon County state's attorney, and as an assistant attorney general; he also has been a hearing officer for the Illinois Pollution Control Board for twenty years and has been a hearing officer in landfill expansion matters in several counties for ten years; and WHEREAS, Mr. Kahn has provided free legal assistance to the needy, the elderly, and the disabled; he has been a volunteer in the Decatur AMBUCS, Easter Seal Society, March of Dimes, United Cerebral Palsy, and Temple B'nai Abraham; and WHEREAS, He married Judith Gorschen of Decatur in 1947; she died in 1984; they had four children, Susan, Jay, Brian, and Jill, and seven grandchildren; and WHEREAS, He later married Anita Hale in 1987, and between them they have seven children and twelve grandchildren; and WHEREAS, A courteous, gracious, and pleasant family man, Orville Kahn is loved and respected by all; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Orville S. Kahn as he celebrates fifty years of practicing law; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to him as an expression of our respect and admiration. HOUSE RESOLUTION 536 Offered by Representative Bill Mitchell: WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to honor milestones in the lives of citizens of the State of Illinois; and WHEREAS, It has come to the attention of this Body that Elvesta (Knierim) Topp of Effingham is celebrating her 95th birthday this year; and WHEREAS, Elvesta Topp was born on January 23, 1905; her parents were John and Mary Wetherall Knierim; she was the seventh child born and is today the only living child; she still owns the farmhouse built by her parents and her brother in the late 1800's; and WHEREAS, Elvesta Topp has a wonderful family history; her grandfather was born in Germany and came to Illinois in 1853; he served in the Civil War, as did her Grandfather Wetherall; and WHEREAS, Elvesta Topp received her education in a one-room schoolhouse, where one teacher taught eight grade levels; there was a daily walk to school for the children, except when the weather was bad and the smallest children were given a ride in the buggy by an older brother; and WHEREAS, There were no toys, only rag dolls made by Mrs. Topp and
[January 19, 2000] 10 her sister; mud roads made life hard, with even the horses having a rough time going through; laundry was done in tubs and with a wash board; kerosene lamps provided the only source of evening light until the 1940's; and WHEREAS, Clothing was made from chicken feed sacks; the chores including milking the cows, feeding the chickens and ducks, helping in the field, and collecting eggs; during harvest time Mrs. Topp helped with the raking, hauling, and stacking of hay; she remembers that the neighbors would unite to help one another; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Topp recalls when the family doctor made house calls; she remembers when neighbors were neighborly; and she remembers when life was easier; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Topp worked as a cook at the Central Grade School for many years, as well as the Steak House in Effingham; in the last year she retired from mowing the grass as well; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Mrs. Elvesta Topp on living a wonderful life; on the occasion of her 95th birthday we wish her many more years of joy and happiness; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Mrs. Elvesta Topp. HOUSE RESOLUTION 538 Offered by Representative Brady: WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to honor milestones in the lives of citizens of the State of Illinois; and WHEREAS, It has come to the attention of this Body that Don Munson, host of the WJBC Morning Show, has announced his retirement on January 28, 2000; and WHEREAS, Don Munson is the host of the top-rated morning radio show in the Twin Cities of Bloomington and Normal; Don Munson is the vice president of Twin Cities Broadcasting, the operators of WJBC, which is owned by Bloomington Broadcasting; and WHEREAS, Don Munson retired as the station manager of WJBC two and a half years ago; and WHEREAS, Don Munson began working on the morning show in 1965; for the past 35 years the show has been ranked number one in the Arbitron ratings for radio stations; in 1991 Don Munson received the Marconi Award, being named the nation's top small market radio personality; and WHEREAS, Don Munson served as chief programmer for the station for 20 years; he was responsible for the "Spirit of McLean County" image adopted by the station in 1976; he was also responsible for the local Forum commentary group, the Brotherhood Tree, and WJBC Great Escapes; he will continue to host his Sunday night show "Don Munson's Archives", showcasing vintage jazz and big band music; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Don Munson on his retirement from the WJBC Morning Show; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Don Munson. HOUSE RESOLUTION 539 Offered by Representative Julie Curry: WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Keith M. Bell of Bement, Illinois, who recently passed away; and WHEREAS, Keith M. Bell was born on June 12, 1921 in Decatur, Illinois; his parents were William Channing Bell and Mabel McLaughlin Bell; on June 16, 1946 he married Ruth Marie Gragg in Decatur, Illinois; and WHEREAS, Keith M. Bell received his early education in the Decatur school system and later graduated from high school in Bement; he
11 [January 19, 2000] attended Illinois Commercial College and the University of Illinois; during World War II he served with the United States Army; he was stationed at Headquarters Mediterranean Base Sect., Oran, North Africa; Allied Force Headquarters in Caserta, Italy; Headquarters Southern Line of Communications, Dijon, France; and Headquarters European Theater of Operations in Paris, France; in Paris he served directly under the command of General Dwight D. Eisenhower; and WHEREAS, Keith M. Bell returned from the service and joined his father at the Bell Insurance Agency; in 1957 he joined with Lew Wilkinson and formed the Bell and Wilkinson Agency; and WHEREAS, Keith M. Bell was a member of the Bement United Methodist Church; he served as a volunteer fireman for the Bement Fire Protection District; he was a village trustee for 8 years; he was a 50-year member of the Albert Parker Post 620 American Legion; he was a 45-year member of Bement Masonic Lodge 365; he was a member of the board of the Bement Veterans Memorial in 1999; and many other groups and organizations; and WHEREAS, Keith M. Bell will be remembered for his love of photography; his office wall had many photos showing the history of Bement; and WHEREAS, Keith M. Bell is survived by his wife, Ruth; his son, William H. Bell and his wife, Linda; his daughter, Barbara Pittman and her husband, Mark; his grandchildren, William M. Bell, Brian Bell, and Erin Pittman; and his close family member, William F. McManus; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we extend our sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Keith M. Bell; in this time of loss may a sense of peace be found; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Keith M. Bell. HOUSE RESOLUTION 540 Offered by Representative Reitz: WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to honor milestones in the lives of citizens of the State of Illinois; and WHEREAS, Neil V. Birchler, Coroner of Randolph County, was recently elected President of the Illinois Association of County Officials (IACO); the election was held during the fall conference of IACO; and WHEREAS, Neil V. Birchler served as President of the Illinois Association of Coroners and Medical Examiners in 1989 and ICMEA treasurer from 1992 through 1999; he has been a member of the Board of Directors of IACO since 1990; and WHEREAS, Neil V. Birchler was first elected to the position of Coroner in 1984 and will be seeking a fifth term in 2000; he and his wife, Pamela, live in Chester, Illinois; and WHEREAS, Neil V. Birchler is the son of former State Representative Vincent Birchler; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Neil V. Birchler on being elected President of the Illinois Association of County Officials; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Neil V. Birchler, along with our sincere regards. HOUSE RESOLUTION 541 Offered by Representative Giglio: WHEREAS, St. Anne Catholic Parish in Hazel Crest is celebrating its fiftieth anniversary in 2000; and WHEREAS, This historic occasion will be marked by a dinner-dance to be held on January 21, 2000 at the Martinique in Evergreen Park; on that evening, a celebration will be held where the congregation and friends will have the opportunity to join with each other in a joyful celebration of this milestone in their Church's history; and
[January 19, 2000] 12 WHEREAS, It is through the tireless efforts of Father Michael J. Sweeney, Father Edmund Schreiber, and Father Leonard Dubi that the Church has been a stable and enduring beacon of spiritual service to its members throughout the past fifty years; and WHEREAS, During the past fifty years, the Church has gone through a series of renovations and modernizations, and through it all has continued to provide the Hazel Crest faithful with the necessary services essential to the socialization and stabilization of a community; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate St. Anne Catholic Parish on the occasion of its fiftieth anniversary and acknowledge the valuable services it has provided throughout the years; and be it further RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Father Leonard Dubi on behalf of the congregation. At the hour of 2:05 o'clock p.m., Representative Currie moved that the House do now adjourn until Thursday, January 20, 2000, at 11:00 o'clock a.m. The motion prevailed. And the House stood adjourned.
13 [January 19, 2000] NO. 1 STATE OF ILLINOIS NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY HOUSE ROLL CALL QUORUM ROLL CALL FOR ATTENDANCE JAN 19, 2000 0 YEAS 0 NAYS 114 PRESENT P ACEVEDO E FOWLER P LINDNER P REITZ P BASSI P FRANKS P LOPEZ P RIGHTER P BEAUBIEN P FRITCHEY P LYONS,EILEEN P RUTHERFORD P BELLOCK P GARRETT P LYONS,JOSEPH P RYDER P BIGGINS P GASH P MATHIAS P SAVIANO P BLACK P GIGLIO P MAUTINO P SCHMITZ P BOLAND P GILES P McAULIFFE P SCHOENBERG P BOST P GRANBERG P McCARTHY P SCOTT P BRADLEY P HAMOS P McGUIRE P SCULLY P BRADY P HANNIG P McKEON P SHARP P BROSNAHAN P HARRIS P MEYER P SILVA P BRUNSVOLD P HARTKE P MITCHELL,BILL P SKINNER P BUGIELSKI P HASSERT P MITCHELL,JERRY P SLONE P BURKE P HOEFT P MOFFITT P SMITH P CAPPARELLI P HOFFMAN P MOORE P SOMMER P COULSON P HOLBROOK E MORROW P STEPHENS P COWLISHAW P HOWARD P MULLIGAN P STROGER P CROSS P HULTGREN P MURPHY P TENHOUSE P CROTTY P JOHNSON,TIM P MYERS P TURNER,ART P CURRIE P JOHNSON,TOM P NOVAK P TURNER,JOHN P CURRY P JONES,JOHN P O'BRIEN P WAIT P DANIELS P JONES,LOU P O'CONNOR P WINKEL P DART P JONES,SHIRLEY P OSMOND P WINTERS E DAVIS,MONIQUE P KENNER P OSTERMAN P WIRSING P DAVIS,STEVE P KLINGLER P PANKAU P WOJCIK P DELGADO P KOSEL P PARKE P WOOLARD P DURKIN P KRAUSE P PERSICO P YOUNGE P ERWIN P LANG P POE P ZICKUS P FEIGENHOLTZ P LAWFER P PUGH P MR. SPEAKER E FLOWERS P LEITCH E - Denotes Excused Absence