Bob Biggins | |
|---|---|
| Member of the
Illinois House of Representatives from the 41st district | |
| In office January 13, 1993 – January 13, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Terry A. Steczo [1] |
| Succeeded by | Chris Nybo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 20, 1946 Oak Park, Illinois |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Judy |
Bob Biggins (born 1946) is a former Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 41st district from 1993 to 2011. He retired in 2010. [2]
Robert Biggins was born on October 20, 1946, in Oak Park, Illinois. [3] Biggins has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education from Northeastern Illinois University.
In 1973, Biggins was elected as a Democrat to serve as the Assessor of Addison Township. He was elected as a Republican to the Illinois House of Representatives in 1990. [4] Representative Biggins was the Republican Spokesperson for the Appropriations-General Services Committee, and served on six other committees: Aging, Executive, Mass Transit, Revenue and Finance, Tollway Oversight. [5]
During the 2008 Republican Party presidential primaries, Biggins served on the Illinois leadership team of the presidential campaign of former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani. [6]
On April 11, 2011, Governor Pat Quinn reappointed Biggins to the Board of Trustees for Northeastern Illinois University for a term starting October 28, 2011, and ending January 21, 2013, to replace Edward G. Dykla. Biggins was confirmed by the Illinois Senate on January 31, 2012. [7] On April 11, 2013, Governor Pat Quinn reappointed Biggins to the Board of Trustees for Northeastern Illinois University for a term starting March 29, 2013, and ending January 21, 2019. Biggins was confirmed for the six-year term by the Illinois Senate on May 30, 2013. [8]
Robert Biggins is married to Judy and together they have two children. [3]
Robert Biggins has been a member of the following organizations: Board of Directors, Suburban Bank of Elmhurst, 1975–present, Chair/Board of Directors, Suburban Bank of Elmhurst, 1983-1984 [3]
References
- ^ "IL State House 078". Our Campaigns. Retrieved May 28, 2021.
- ^ "Chicago Suburbs News - Chicago Tribune".
- ^ a b c "Robert 'Bob' A. Biggins's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 11 October 2012.
- ^ Grady, William (August 25, 1996). "In Dupage, Democrats Find It's Political To Switch". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved April 5, 2017.
- ^ Biography Archived January 26, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Peters, Gerhard; Woolley, John T., eds. (August 23, 2007). "Press Release - Giuliani Campaign Unveils Illinois Regional, County Leadership". The American Presidency Project. University of California, Santa Barbara. Retrieved August 22, 2021.
- ^ Quinn, Pat (November 2, 2011). "Appointment Message 239". Letter to Illinois Senate. Retrieved May 27, 2021.
- ^ Quinn, Pat (April 11, 2013). "Appointment Message 177". Letter to Illinois Senate. Retrieved May 27, 2021.
External links
- Illinois General Assembly - Representative Bob Biggins (R) 41st District official IL House website
- Project Vote Smart - Representative Robert A. 'Bob' Biggins (IL) profile
- Follow the Money - Bob Biggins
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Bob Biggins | |
|---|---|
| Member of the
Illinois House of Representatives from the 41st district | |
| In office January 13, 1993 – January 13, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Terry A. Steczo [1] |
| Succeeded by | Chris Nybo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 20, 1946 Oak Park, Illinois |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Judy |
Bob Biggins (born 1946) is a former Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 41st district from 1993 to 2011. He retired in 2010. [2]
Robert Biggins was born on October 20, 1946, in Oak Park, Illinois. [3] Biggins has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education from Northeastern Illinois University.
In 1973, Biggins was elected as a Democrat to serve as the Assessor of Addison Township. He was elected as a Republican to the Illinois House of Representatives in 1990. [4] Representative Biggins was the Republican Spokesperson for the Appropriations-General Services Committee, and served on six other committees: Aging, Executive, Mass Transit, Revenue and Finance, Tollway Oversight. [5]
During the 2008 Republican Party presidential primaries, Biggins served on the Illinois leadership team of the presidential campaign of former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani. [6]
On April 11, 2011, Governor Pat Quinn reappointed Biggins to the Board of Trustees for Northeastern Illinois University for a term starting October 28, 2011, and ending January 21, 2013, to replace Edward G. Dykla. Biggins was confirmed by the Illinois Senate on January 31, 2012. [7] On April 11, 2013, Governor Pat Quinn reappointed Biggins to the Board of Trustees for Northeastern Illinois University for a term starting March 29, 2013, and ending January 21, 2019. Biggins was confirmed for the six-year term by the Illinois Senate on May 30, 2013. [8]
Robert Biggins is married to Judy and together they have two children. [3]
Robert Biggins has been a member of the following organizations: Board of Directors, Suburban Bank of Elmhurst, 1975–present, Chair/Board of Directors, Suburban Bank of Elmhurst, 1983-1984 [3]
References
- ^ "IL State House 078". Our Campaigns. Retrieved May 28, 2021.
- ^ "Chicago Suburbs News - Chicago Tribune".
- ^ a b c "Robert 'Bob' A. Biggins's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 11 October 2012.
- ^ Grady, William (August 25, 1996). "In Dupage, Democrats Find It's Political To Switch". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved April 5, 2017.
- ^ Biography Archived January 26, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Peters, Gerhard; Woolley, John T., eds. (August 23, 2007). "Press Release - Giuliani Campaign Unveils Illinois Regional, County Leadership". The American Presidency Project. University of California, Santa Barbara. Retrieved August 22, 2021.
- ^ Quinn, Pat (November 2, 2011). "Appointment Message 239". Letter to Illinois Senate. Retrieved May 27, 2021.
- ^ Quinn, Pat (April 11, 2013). "Appointment Message 177". Letter to Illinois Senate. Retrieved May 27, 2021.
External links
- Illinois General Assembly - Representative Bob Biggins (R) 41st District official IL House website
- Project Vote Smart - Representative Robert A. 'Bob' Biggins (IL) profile
- Follow the Money - Bob Biggins
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