Bill Text: IL HR0491 | 2011-2012 | 97th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of former State Representative Betty Lou Reed of Deerfield.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2011-10-25 - Resolution Adopted [HR0491 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2011-HR0491-Introduced.html

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HOUSE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Betty Lou
Reed of Deerfield, who passed away on July 11, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Betty Lou Reed was a dedicated public servant; she
began her career in public service as a Supervisor on the Lake
County Illinois Board of Supervisors from 1969 to 1972; while
on the Board of Supervisors, she was also elected to serve as
the Commissioner of the Lake County Forest Preserve; she was
elected to serve as the President of the Lake County Township
Officials Association from 1971 to 1972; she also served as a
member of the West Deerfield Township Committee on Youth from
1972 to 1974; and
WHEREAS, Betty Lou Reed represented the Lake County area as
an Illinois State Representative in the 79th, 80th, 81st, and
82nd General Assemblies; she won her first election defeating
the House Majority Leader W.J. Murphy in 1973; and
WHEREAS, Betty Lou Reed took, while as a member of the
Illinois General Assembly, an active role in dealing with
issues for Cities and Counties, as well as Energy and the
Environment; she continually served on the Cities and Villages
committee, the Counties and Townships committee, and the

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Environment, Energy, and Natural Resources Committee; and
WHEREAS, Betty Lou Reed did not seek reelection in 1982 and
began work as an Executive Assistant to Congressman John Porter
from 1983 to 1989; she then worked as a campaign consultant and
assistant treasurer for Congressman John Porter's campaigns
from 1989 to 1996; and
WHEREAS, Betty Lou Reed is survived by her daughters, Nancy
of Denver, Colorado and Sally of Kansas City, Missouri; and her
many grandchildren; she was preceded in death by her husband,
Richard C. Reed; her parents; and her infant son; therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
we mourn, along with her family and friends, the passing of
Betty Lou Reed; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
presented to the family of Betty Lou Reed as a symbol of our
sincere sympathy.