Bill Text: IL HR0349 | 2011-2012 | 97th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulates Edward T. Duffy III on a successful career in the Illinois State Capitol and his many contributions to the State of Illinois.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2011-05-10 - Resolution Adopted [HR0349 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2011-HR0349-Introduced.html

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HOUSE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
Representatives are pleased to congratulate our friend, Edward
T. Duffy III, on his long career as a staple in the Illinois
State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Duffy was born on October 23, 1945; his
parents are Edward and Dorothy Duffy; he has two siblings, Bill
and Patty; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Duffy began his career as a Chicago police
officer; he served as an investigator for the intelligence
division, specializing in organized crime; he subsequently
served as the Chief of the Compliance Office and as the Chief
Investigator of the Illinois Dangerous Drugs Commission; he
also served as the division's budget administrator; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Duffy was appointed as the Director of the
Illinois Department of Drug and Alcohol Abuse (DASA); he was
also appointed to serve as Deputy Chief of Staff to Governor
Jim Thompson and served as Director of the Illinois Department
of Public Aid; and
WHEREAS, In 1988, Mr. Duffy left state government and
became Vice-President of the Village of Arlington Park; he

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became President of Arlington Park soon after; in 1993, he
joined the National Jockey Club and became the organization's
CEO; he subsequently worked at the Sportsman's Park Racetrack
and the Chicago Motor Speedway, remaining in that position
until 2001; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Duffy formed his own consulting firm, Edward
T. Duffy Associates, and was appointed Chairman of the Illinois
Community College Board; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Duffy served as a Trustee for the Village of
Arlington Heights; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Duffy is one of the most beloved and trusted
lobbyists in the Illinois State Capitol and has became known
for his chief negotiating skills on tough legislative matters;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Duffy is known in the Capitol for his
knowledge on gaming issues and higher education, among others;
he has lobbied for the Illinois Board of Higher Education, the
Illinois Community College Board, the Illinois Student
Assistance Commission, Hawthorne Racetrack, Casino Queen, and
the Illinois Council of Community College Presidents, among
many other clients; and

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WHEREAS, In 2009, Mr. Duffy joined forces in lobbying with
Liz Brown-Reeves, with whom he formed a life-long friendship
and partnership; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Duffy has continued to make his family the
cornerstone of his life; he married his loving wife, Nancy, in
1968; he has five daughters, Colleen Ann (husband, Tim), Meghan
Ann (husband, Eric), Kelli Ann, Erin Ann (husband, Brent), and
Cara Ann, and six grandchildren, Katelyn Isabella Moulton,
Madison Paige Moulton, Braden Duffy Carlson, Bryce Duffy
Carlson, Ansley Carlson, and Everleigh Ann Lahman; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Duffy will undoubtedly still be part of the
legislative process in Springfield and continue to serve as a
source of wisdom and guidance on key legislative issues;
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
we congratulate Edward T. Duffy III on a successful career in
the Illinois State Capitol and his many contributions to the
State of Illinois; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
presented to Edward T. Duffy III as a symbol of his
contributions to the State of Illinois.