R-1106 - 06/14/2011 - GENERAL LEGISLATURE - ResolutionsRESOLUTION 2011 -GL-FED-EX2-R-1 106
A RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE CHANGE IN
CONGRESSIONAL REPRESENTATION MAPS
WHEREAS, the General Assembly recently approved and the Governor signed legislation that
dramatically changes the United States Congressional districts in Illinois; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Oak Brook's congressional boundaries have changed dramatically; and
WHEREAS, currently, Representative Judy Biggert (District 13) and Representative Peter
Roskam (District 6) represent Oak Brook in Congress as shown by the map attached hereto and made a
part hereof as Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, the recent changes to the congressional maps would split Oak Brook between
Representative Peter Roskam (District 6) and Representative Mike Quigley (District 5), as shown in the
proposed map changes attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit B; and
WHEREAS, it appears that the maps were drawn for political expediency rather than compact
boundaries; and
WHEREAS, Representative Judy Biggert has been an effective representative for Oak Brook;
and
WHEREAS, part of Oak Brook is now in the same congressional district as a portion of the
Chicago lakefront.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK, DU PAGE AND COOK COUNTIES, ILLINOIS as follows:
Section 1: That the Village of Oak Brook opposes the changes in the congressional maps.
Section 2: That the Village Clerk is hereby directed to send copies of this Resolution to Governor
Quinn, the legislative leaders of both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly and members
representing the Village of Oak Brook.
APPROVED THIS 14th day of June, 2011.
Gopal G. Lalmalani
Village President
PASSED THIS 14th day of June, 2011.
Ayes: Trustees Manzo, Moy, Wolin, Yusuf and Zannis
Nays: Trustee Aktivis
Absent:
ATTEST:
Charlotte K. Pruss
Village Clerk
RESOLUTION 2011 -GL- FED -R -1106
Opposing Congressional Redistricting
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