HR0349 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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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 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

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.