[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 102 (Thursday, July 11, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1262]
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      TRIBUTE TO ILLINOIS STATE REPRESENTATIVE ROGER P. McAULIFFE

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                     HON. MICHAEL PATRICK FLANAGAN

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 11, 1996

  Mr. FLANAGAN. Mr. Speaker, it is with great sadness and regret that I 
note the passing on July 5, 1996, of my constituent, Illinois State 
Representative Roger P. McAuliffe. Roger represented the 14th state 
house district on Chicago's northwest side as well as several suburbs 
including Park Ridge, Rosemont, Norridge and Schiller Park. He was also 
the 38th ward Republican committeeman.
  Roger was the dean of the Illinois State House Republicans, having 
served in the Illinois General Assembly from 1973 until the day of his 
tragic death. Roger was also an assistant majority leader of the 
Illinois House. Roger was particularly know for his constituent 
services and his efforts on behalf of senior citizens, fighting crime 
and for tax caps. Known as an innovator, Roger started having senior 
citizens driving seminars as far back as 1981, which have been attended 
by as many as 1,000 people at a time. As those who lived in his 
district knew, Roger always took care of those he represented and he 
always represented them well.
  As a 1965 graduate of the Chicago Police Academy, and a Chicago 
police officer ever since, Roger had a keen interest in preventing 
crime and protecting the public safety. In 1981 Roger was a cosponsor 
of legislation to toughen Illinois' drunk-driving laws. The 
legislation, which became State law, ended the practice of allowing 
drunk driving suspects a 90-minute waiting period before deciding 
whether to take a breathalyzer test.
  Roger was a 1956 graduate of my own alma mater, Lane Technical High 
School. He began his public service career path when he served in the 
U.S. Army from 1961 to 1963. Affectionately known as the Monsignor, 
Roger was well respected and well liked by Republicans and Democrats 
alike. I knew Roger both professionally and personally and I am proud 
to have had him as a friend. He was always there to help whenever he 
could be of assistance. Roger was something of an informal advisor and 
often guided me, and other Members as well, on legislation that had an 
impact on the Chicago area.
  I extend my deepest sympathy to Roger's family. Roger was a truly 
great public servant and a truly great person. His loss has cast has a 
long, sad shadow over the city of Chicago and the State of Illinois. 
Roger McAuliffe, you are deeply missed.

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