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HomeMy WebLinkAbout94-93 Resolution No. 94-93 RESOLUTION ENDORSING LEGISLATION TO BAN ASSAULT WEAPONS WHEREAS, resulting from the use of assault ,weapons, we are reminded every day of the tremendous human, emotional, and financial toll that guns and gun violence take throughout the state and nation; and WHEREAS, statistics show semi-automatic assault weapons are increasingly becoming the weapon of choice for criminals; and WHEREAS, the purpose of such weapons is to kill and to maim human beings and serve no legitimate sporting purpose; and WHEREAS, these weapons must be kept off the streets of our villages and towns; and WHEREAS, legislation outlawing the manufacture, sale, or possession of semi-automatic assault weapons has been introduced in the Spring 1994 session of the Illinois General Assembly; and WHEREAS, public opinion in Illinois overwhelmingly supports such a ban on assault weapons; and WHEREAS, gun violence, especially violence with assault weapons, has a disproportionate impact on our health care system. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that it hereby endorses and supports legislation to ban the manufacture, sale, or possession of semi-automatic assault weapons . s/ George VanDeVoorde George VanDeVoorde, Mayor Presented: April 27, 1994 Adopted: April 27, 1994 Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0 Attest: s/ Dolonna Mecum Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk Dal/Herald SMART R.PADDOQC JR.,Chalmers and publisher ROBERT Y.PADDOEZ Vice Chairman FOUNDED irn DANIEL E.BAUMANN,President DOUGLAS K.RAY,Vice President/Editor JOHN LAWMEN,Asst.Vice President/Mcmpinp Editor "Our aim:To fear God,tell the truth and make money." R.c.PADDOCK 1dII-1931 EDITORIALS Two steps back on assault g un bill Elmhurst Republican Daniel Cronin says he expects assault gun legislation in Springfield to undergo additional changes as it winds through the Senate. We certainly hope so,because thanks to Cronin and Senate President James "Pate" Philip the proposal took a couple of big steps backward Wednesday. Cronin, at Philip's behest,sponsored a pair of amendments,approved by an 8-to-6 committee vote, that will, if allowed to stand, turn Gov. Jim Edgar's original assault gun bill on its head. One amendment removes the core of the governor's bill by eliminating the ban on more than 80 models of assault guns—easily concealed weapons with the capacity to hold and fire unusually large quantities of ammunition Instead of the ban, Philip's amendment would merely require an additional firearm owners identification card for those who want to own one of the models Edgar would ban. Philip would ban a few models but waters down even that provision with a grandfather clause for those who already own these weapons. Philip says he wants to protect those who have a legitimate reason to own the guns Edgar would ban. But these are generally military-style weapons with virtually no utility for hunting or personal protection.Trust us on this much:A high-powered semi-automatic gun named the"Streetsweeper"is not made or marketed to appeal to duck hunters.To the contrary,the weapons in question are popular among urban gangs,and State Police Director Terry Gainer flatly says that"If we didn't have these guns,we would not have as many people killed." A separate amendment offered by Philip and supported by committee Republicans—including suburban legislators Adeline Geo-Karis,Doris Karpiel, Dick Klemm and Steven Rauschenberger—would do municipalities and counties a disservice byoverturning local ordinances that ban or regulate the sale or possession of some_types of guns. Granted,strong statewide gun laws are preferable to patchwork local ordinances. But in the absence of stronger state legislation, there's nothing wrong with local governments adopting more stringent measures. In discussing the amendments,Philip said he'd been hearing only from opponents of the assault-gun ban and not from supporters. All suburban residents who favor stronger gun laws ought to change that. Everyone who thinks a ban of military-style assault weapons is reasonable regulation ought to pick up the phone and tell Philip and his or her own senator and representative that Edgar had the.right idea in the first place and that Wednesday's committee amendments need to be removed before the bill goes any further. • • • Municipality Name Sample Resolution Whereas, we are reminded every day of the tremendous human, emotional, and financial toll that guns and gun violence take in our communities; Whereas, statistics show semi-automatic assault weapons are increasingly becoming the weapon of choice for criminals; Whereas, these weapons exist only to kill and to maim and serve no legitimate sporting purpose; • Whereas, these weapons must be kept off the streets; Whereas, the Illinois Campaign to Ban Assault Weapons represents community leaders and organizations across Illinois who encourage the enactment of legislation outlawing the manufacture, sale, or possession of semi-automatic assault weapons in the Spring 1994 session of the Illinois General Assembly; Whereas, public opinion in Illinois overwhelmingly supports this ban on assault weapons; Whereas, gun violence -- especially violence with assault weapons -- has a disproportionate impact on our health care system; Whereas, the Illinois Campaign to Ban Assault Weapons is bipartisan and supports efforts by Republicans or Democrats to outlaw semi-automatic assault weapons; Now, therefore, let it be resolved that I, Mayor, Mayor of the Municipality, and the trustees of the Municipality support the Illinois Campaign to Ban Assault Weapons and its effort to ban the manufacture, sale, or possession of semi-automatic assault weapons. Mayor Date Municipality • • • ILLINOIS CAMPAIGN TO BAN ASSAULT WEAPONS C/O ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF CHIEFS OF POLICE 421 South Grand Avenue West,Suite 1C Springfield,Illinois 62704 Phone: 1-800-664-8671 March 25, 1994 Charles A. Gruber Chief of Police 150 Dexter Court Elgin,IL 60120 Dear Mr. Gruber: The issue of escalating crime, particularly violent crime, has received statewide • and national attention in recent months. You know as well as anybody that there are many reasons for increasing crime and a variety of approaches to solve these problems. But one needed step is limiting the proliferation and availability of firearms. "" The Illinois Campaign to Ban Assault Weapons is a newly-formed statewide, bipartisan organization with a single purpose: enactment of legislation banning the sale, possession and manufacture of semi-automatic assault weapons. The Campaign seeks enactment of such legislation during the Spring 1994 session of the Illinois General Assembly. A ban on these weapons of destruction does not remove the right of law-abiding qualified citizens to possess a legal firearm for hunting or home protection purposes. It would be one of many steps we must all take to assist our officers in making our streets safer. • The Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police has endorsed our efforts and we are now reaching out individually to the chiefs of police of municipalities throughout Illinois to join our campaign. A number of Illinois elected officials have recently introduced legislation to ban semi-automatic assault weapons. Historically, however, there has been strong . opposition to enact effective gun control legislation. We cannot sit back and presume the General Assembly will pass legislation banning semi-automatic assault weapons, nor let this issue get lost in election-year volatility. We must work to make sure it happens. By joining the Campaign, you will help send a message to our elected officials that they must act this session to ban semi- ik automatic assault weapons. • • One way to demonstrate support for an assault weapon ban across the state is for local municipalities to pass a resolution in favor of banning assault weapons. As chief of police,your efforts to work with local officials to pass a resolution banning assault weapons could be a very effective way to showcase the support of your• community. In order to have an impact on this session in Springfield,these resolutions must be enacted by Friday,April 29. Enclosed please find background information on the Campaign,including a sample resolution. We look forward to working with you on this crucial issue and will follow up with you soon. In the meantime,please don't hesitate to call our toll-free number, 800-664-8671,for more information. Thank you for your consideration and for any assistance you might provide. Sincerely, 1/444 asno-42C4) P Paula Wolff Ronald W. Pavlock /�. Co-Chair , President Illinois Campaign to Ban Assault Weapons Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police • • • ILLINOIS CAMPAIGN TO BAN ASSAULT WEAPONS C/O ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF CHIEFS OF POLICE 421 South Grand Avenue West,Suite 1C Springfield,Illinois 62704 Phone: 1-800-664-8671 About the Campaign •The Illinois Campaign to Ban Assault Weapons is a new and growing statewide effort seeking enactment of legislation outlawing the manufacture, sale or possession of semi-automatic assault weapons in the state. The Campaign seeks passage of legislation in the Spring 1994 session of the Illinois General Assembly. The Campaign's activities will include grassroots advocacy and public education. • The Campaign was organized by community leaders from across Illinois who want to stop the horrendous human, emotional and financial toll taken by gun violence generally, and by assault weapon violence in particular. • Public opinion in Illinois overwhelmingly supports a ban on assault weapons. Leaders of both major political parties in the state have called for • the ban. Even so, concerted grassroots action is needed to counteract the clout of the National Rifle Association and other opponents of sensible gun controls. We need to make legislators aware of the depth of feeling among those supporting the assault weapon ban. • • Even though federal legislation banning assault weapons is pending in Congress, there is no guarantee that measure will pass. Action at the state level could help spur eventual passage of a nationwide ban. • Membership in the Illinois Campaign to Ban Assault Weapons is representative of Illinois' diversity, and includes citizens in business, education, health care, law enforcement, social services, philanthropy, religion, the environment and many other fields. • The Campaign is bipartisan. It supports any legislation, sponsored by Republicans or Democrats, to outlaw semi-automatic assault weapons. A statewide public opinion poll published in February by the Chicago Tribune found that 72 percent of Republican voters and 76 percent of Democratic voters favor a ban on assault weapons. • The Campaign supports efforts of other organizations and coalitions whose agendas include an assault weapon ban, and is working with these groups. • Among other states that have outlawed assault weapons are New Jersey. California, Connecticut and Hawaii. Legislation is pending in several states, including Florida, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania. ell** • • • • • • .370 . ILLINOIS CAMPAIGN TO BAN ASSAULT WEAPONS C/0 ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF CHIEFS OF POLICE 421 South Grand Avenue West,Suite 1C Springfield,Illinois 62704 Phone: 1.800.664-8671 Facts About Assault Weapons and Assault Weapon wolenoe •The semi-automatic assault weapons identified in legislation sought by the lllinois Campaign to Ban Assault Weapons exist only to kill and maim people. They are weapons designed and built for one purpose: to kill human beings in combat. They serve no legitimate sporting purpose. • These lightweight, easily transportable handguns and rifles have high-capacity ammunition clips. The danger of these weapons is that they typically hold eight, 15 and as many as 100 rounds of ammunition. They allow a high number of bullets to be fired in a very short period of time and can be reloaded rapidly. Many of these guns can readily be converted to fully automatic weapons, meaning all ammunition can be fired with one pull of the trigger. • Semi-automatic assault weapons, especially high-capacity handguns, are becoming a greater factor in the violence caused by street gangs and drug dealers, which often kills or injures innocent bystanders. "Tile 9-mm pistol, in particular the Tec-9, has become the weapon of choice on the streets for gang members and drug dealers." -- Jerry Singer, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms as quoted by the Chicago Tribune, January 16, 1994 • A December 1993 study of street gang crime in Chicago by the National Institute of Justice found that the death weapon in 95 • percent of gang-motivated homicides was a gun. And, much of the increase in gang-motivated homicides from 1987 to 1990 was an increase in killings with large-caliber, automatic or semi-automatic weapons. The number killed with an automatic or semi-automatic gun 'of 38 caliber or greater increased from 24 in 1987 to 70 in 1990. 'Therefore,.. reducing the availability of these most dangerous weapons may also reduce the risk of death in street gang-plagued communities." • -- Street Gang Crime in Chicago National Institute of Justice, December 1993 • • r eak • The federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobact;o and Firearms reports that semi-automatic weapons show up in disproportionate numbers when the ATF traced guns used in crimes. While such weapons constitute only about 1 percent of all guns in America, they show up in 10 percent of all crimes. • The National Centers for Disease Control recently announced that in 1991, Illinois became the third state in which deaths due to gun misuse outnumbered deaths due to vehicle accidents. From 1987 to 1991, deaths due to gun misuse increased by 34 percent, more than double the national average. • The number of assault weapons recovered and submitted to the Firearms Unit of the Chicago Police Department laboratory increased from 264 in 1991 to 429 in 1993 -- an increase of more than 62 percent. • In addition to the human toll it takes, gun violence -- especially involving assault weapons -- has a disproportionate impact on our health care system. Chicago-area hospitals report that in 1992, more than $37 million in medical bills was generated in Chicago by 2,500 people treated in emergency rooms for injuries inflicted by firearms. In 1987, treatment of gunshot victims consumed 15 percent of the Cook County Hospital trauma center budget. Five years later, it was 35 percent. • The increase in assault weapon violence is underscored by the number of multiple gunshot wound victims. Two years ago, 8 percent of those taken to the trauma unit at Christ Hospital and Medical Center in Oak Lawn were victims of multiple gunshots. Last year, it was 56 percent. Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago reports that in the past several years, the number of gunshot victims incurring multiple wounds has increased from 5 percent to 25 percent. • For nearly every death due to gunfire, there are 14 survivors, according to the Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital and Care Network in Chicago. Many of the survivors require costly resuscitation and rehabilitation if they are to have any chance for survival and meaningful quality of life. •The Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital and Care Network reports a dramatic increase in the number of gunfire survivors with multiple wounds inflicted by assault and semi-automatic weapons. One year ago, multiple gunshot wounds constituted 41 percent of all spinal cord injuries due to gunfire treated at Schwab. For the past six months, fully 86 percent of all spinal injuries due to gunfire were multiple gunshot rak wounds. • • • • • • • . ILLINOIS CAMPAIGN TO BAN ASSAULT WEAPONS C/O ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF CHIEFS OF POLICE 421 South Grand Avenue West,Suite 1C Springfield,Illinois 62704 Phone: 1.800.664-8671 Assault Weapon v'ioienoe and Our Health Care System • In addition to the human and emotional toll taken by gun violence, especially assault weapon violence, gunfire has a significant and disproportionate impact on our health care system. Chicago-area hospitals report that in 1992, more than $37 million in medical bills was generated by 2,500 people treated in emergency rooms for injuries inflicted by firearms. In 1987, treatment of gunshot victims ate up 15 percent of the Cook County Hospital trauma center budget. Five years later, it was 35 percent. • The increase in assault weapon violence is underscored by the number of multiple gunshot wound victims. Two years ago, 8 percent of those taken to the trauma unit at Christ Hospital and Medical Center in Oak Lawn were victims of multiple gunshots. Last year, it was 56 percent. Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago reports that in the past several years, the number of gunshot victims incurring multiple wounds has increased from 5 percent to 25 percent. • For nearly every death due to gunfire, there are 14 survivors, according to the Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital and Care Network in Chicago. Many of the survivors require costly resuscitation and rehabilitation if they are to have any chance for survival and meaningful quality of life. • The Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital and Care Network reports a dramatic increase in the number of gunfire survivors with multiple. wounds inflicted by assault and semi-automatic weapons. One year ago, multiple gunshot wounds constituted 41 percent of all spinal cord injuries due to gunfire treated at Schwab. For the past six months, fully 86 percent of all spinal injuries due to gunfire were the result of multiple gunshot wounds. • Lifetime costs for neurologic and multi-organ injury are immense, sometimes requiring $100,000 a year over a lifetime. With improvements in medical care, prolonged survival is the rule, and lifetime medical costs alone can reach $3 million to $5 million. • • • • • • • ILLINOIS CAMPAIGN TO BAN ASSAULT WEAPONS C/O ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF CHIEFS OF POLICE 421 South Grand Avenue West,Suite 1C Springfield,Illinois 62704 Phone: 1400-664-8671 Legislative Principles • The Illinois Campaign to Ban Assault Weapons will support legislation that includes the following components at a minimum. I. A ban on any firearm, type, replica or duplicate in any caliber regardless of manufacturer, known as or substantially similar to firearms known as those on the attached list of assault weapons. II. A ban on any firearm substantially similar to those listed that is designated as an assault weapon by the Director of the Illinois State Police. III. Listed firearms must include any firearm or substantially similar firearms to: (1) Shotguns that contains ammunition in a revolving cylinder feeding device. (2) Semiautomatic rifles that have a fixed magazine or ability to accept a detachable magazine and at least two of the following: (a) a folding or telescoping stock; (b) a pistol grip that protrudes beneath the action of the firearm; (c) a bayonet; (d) a flash suppressor (e) a barrel with a threaded muzzle; (f) a grenade launcher. (3) Semiautomatic pistols that have the ability to accept a detachable • magazine and have at least two of the following: • (a) an ammunition feeding device that attaches to the pistol outside the pistol grip; • (b) a barrel with a threaded muzzle; (c) a shroud that is attached to, or partially or completely encircles, the barrel that permits the shooter to hold the firearm with • the non-trigger hand without being burned; (d) a manufactured weight of 50 ounces or more when pistol is unloaded; (e) a semiautomatic version of an automatic weapon. 411110•IIS (4) Semiautomatic shotguns that have either a fixed magazine with the capacity in excess of five rounds or an ability to accept a detachable magazine and, in addition, at least one of the following: (a) a folding or telescoping stock; (b) a pistol grip that protrudes beneath the action of the firearm. IV. Also banned are: (1) Magazines, belts, drums, feeding strips or similar devices that have the capacity to accept or deliver more than 15 rounds of ammunition to any firearm. Excepted is an attached tubular device designed to accept and capable of operating only with .22 caliber rimfire ammunition. (2) Any device designed to increase the normal rate of fire of a semiautomatic firearm. V. Criminal penalties: Violation of the Act shall be a Class 3 felony, except in certain circumstances where it may be a Class 2 felony. NOTE: Legislation substantially meeting these criteria includes SB1168 (Barkhausen-Cronin), HB2653 (Dart), HB2597 (Lang) and SB1152 (Severn). • Assault Weapon List for Ban Legislation A.A. Arms AP-9 Algimec Agmi Armalite AR-180 Australian Automatic Arms SAP Pistol • Australian Automatic Arms SAR Auto-Ordnance Thompson type, Avtomat Kalashnikov AK-47 type. (including all models of the Norinco. Mitchell. and Poly Techi Barrett Light-Fifty model 82A1, Beretta AR-70 (SC-701 $eretta BM-59, Bushmaster Auto.Rifle and Auto Pistol Calico models M-900. M-950 and 100-P Chartered Industries of Singapore SR-88 Claridge High Tech, Colt AR-15 and Sporter Daewoo K-1. K-2, Max-I and Max-2 Encom MK-IV. MP-9 and MP-45 Fabrique Nationale FN/FAL. FN/LAR or FN/FNC FAMAS MAS 223, Feather AT-9 and Mini-AT Federal XC-900 and XC-450 Franchi SPAS-12 and LAW-12 Gaul AR and ARM Heckler & Koch HK-91. HK-93. HK-94. PSG-1. SP-89 Holmes Mp-83 Intratec TEC-9. TEC-DC9. TEC-22 and Scorpion Iver Johnson Enforce Model 3000 Iver Johnson PM30 Paratrooper, MI carbine type M14S type, MAC 10. M-10. MAC-11 and MAC-11 Carbine type l2uger Mini 14/5F Jfolding stock only) and Mini-14/5RF Scarab Skorpion SIG 57 AMT. SIG 550SP. SIG 551 SP. SIG PE-57 types and 500 series Spectre Auto Carbine and Auto Pistol Springfield Armory BM59. SAR-48 and G-3 Sterling MK-6 and MK-7 and SAR types Steyr AUG Street Sweeper and Striker 12 revolving cylinder shotguns SWD M-10. M-11. M-11/9. M-12 Valmet M63 M715. M76. or H78, USAS-12 UZI Carbine. Mini-Carbine and Pistol Weaver Arms Nighthawk Wilkinson "Linda" Pistol. • Illinois Association _ �tjr ,, '' of Chiefs of Police ,, t A , ��qcd ouvau • caw 421 8.ORM AVE.YMEST SFRIGREID.IL 62704 2171523.3785 FAX 217 36362 ,r/O N Of%4 OFFICERS 1094 RONALD W.PAVLOCK WILW1 J. BU RKE DON BLAZIOC President 1st Via President 2nd Vfa President GEORGE F. KOERRGE Mount Prospect Cook Co.Sheds Poke Malan Emedire Director GARY J. BCItIRA DONALD L OMIT DARRELL L SANDERS LINDA 8. KUNZ 3rd Vice President 4111 Via President Past President Admhitraise Mutant Bborni gdsk lioNnan Estates Fwrtdort FOR IMMED ATE R . . -AS . Contact: George Koertge, 217/523-3765 MONDAY, MARCH 21, 1994 ILLINOIS POLICE CHIEFS URGE PASSAGE OF ASSAULT WEAPON BAN SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police has sent letters to Governor Edgar and the legislative leaders, urging passage this session of legislation to ban the manufacture, possession and sale of assault weapons in Illinois, it was announced today. "It is our position that there is no legitimate use for assault weapons. They are weapons of war and • used only to hurt and kill," the law enforcement group said in the letter. "The availability of such weapons of death has made random gang violence against innocent victims and children even easier." In their letter, the police chiefs note that an assault weapon ban has absolutely no effect on the right of law-abiding qualified citizens to possess a legal firearm for hunting or protecting their homes. "It would, however, be only one of many steps we need to take together to assist police in making our streets safer for all of us and our children," the chief's said. The letter was signed by Mt. Prospect Police Chief Ronald W. Pavlock, president of the association, and by George F. Koertge, the group's executive director. The letter said support for banning assault weapons is "overwhelming" among Illinois police chiefs. The association represents 750 chiefs and other law enforcement officials across the state. The chiefs acknowledged that escalating violence in American society can be attributed to many factors, and said many coordinated approaches must be taken to solve these problems. "But in our view, one major contributor is the proliferation and availability of firearms. This is one reason why the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police strongly supports legislation that will ban assault weapons in Illinois and throughout the country," the chiefs wrote. Several measures to ban assault weapons are pending in the General Assembly, sponsored by both •Republicans and Democrats. The police chiefs urge the lawmakers not to let election-year partisan politics get in the way of passing the assault weapon ban. • The legislation is too important to become a victim of partisan politics. The Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police urges both parties to work together on this important issue, and pledges its cooperation to making this happen during the spring session. . ribk • • • • • • • • ILLINOIS CAMPAIGN TO BAN ASSAULT WEAPONS C/O ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF CHIEFS OF POLICE 421 South Grand Avenue West,Suite 1C Springfield,Illinois 62704 Phone: 1-800-664-8671 Membership Roster As of 3/25/94 INDIVIDUALS* Dr. Michael Aiken Chancellor, University of Illinois at Urbana,Champaign John Henry Allen . President, MacCormac Junior College, Chicago Phil Andrew Executive Director, Illinois Citizens for Handgun Control, Chicago Leslie Aun Chairman, Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center, Emergency Medicine Department, Chicago Doris Bauer Chicago Kimberly Bavilacqua rLegal Advocate, Groundwork, Joliet Diane Bedrosian Homewood Dr. Nancy Belck President,Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, Edwardsville Lois Benich President, Saint Joseph College of Nursing, Joliet Peter Bensinger Chicago Marjorie Craig Benton Evanston • Dr. Kenneth Bootsma President,Trinity Christian College, Palos Heights • • Kathleen Borland • Chicago • • Dr. John Bowling President, Olivet Nazarene University,Kankakee • Dr. James Brown . Chancellor, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale Joel Carp • • Associate Executive Director,Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago,Chicago • 'An individuals affiliation is for identification purposes only, and does not necessarily imply endorsement 3/25/94 at 5:0454 PM by the o,ganization listed. A separate list of endorsements by organizatbn is being compiled. •.,o • • . Isadore Chambers Chief of Police, East St.Louis Police Department, East St. Louis "` Dr. Ronald Champagne President, Saint Xavier University,Chicago Dr. Ian Chapman President, Northern Baptist Theological Seminary,Lombard Lewis Collens President, Illinois Institute of Technology,Chicago Brian Crawford Downers Grove • Douglass C. Dobmeyer Executive Director,The Public Welfare Coalition,Chicago F. Steven Etheridge Chief of Police, Moline Police Department, Moline Pam Goodman Peoria Toylee Green Chairman,Chicago Sexual Assault Services Network,Chicago Dr. Donald Haider Public Management Professor,J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management, Northwestern University, Evanston Robert Haisman President, Illinois Education Association, Springfield • Nicole Hall Chicago - Marge Hartigan Executive Committee Member, Chicago Community Trust,Chicago Connie Hartzell Program Administrator, The Knox County Coalition Against Domestic Violence,Galesburg Robert K. Hassin President and CEO, Boys&Girls Clubs of Chicago,Chicago Lawrence Howe Chicago Karen Howell • Chicago • - Valerie B:Jarrett Commissioner,City of Chicago, Department of Planning and Development,Chicago • Rick Jasculca President,Jasculca/Temman and Associates,Chicago • Gordon Johnson rExecutive Director, Hull House Association, Chicago Tern A.Johnson Staff Associate, Human Relations Foundation of Chicago,Chicago E.McGregor Jones Executive Director,The Family Link,Chicago • 2 . 3/25/94 at 5:08:58 PM . Linda Jones . Executive Director,On Our Own, Inc.,Chicago Dr. David Jorns rPresident,Eastern Illinois University,Charleston Dr. Robert Keys President, John Wood Community College, Quincy Reverend Gerald Kicanas Rector, The University of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary, Mundelein • Dr. Jack Kinsinger President,Midwestern University, Downers Grove • Carl Koener Executive Director, Family Care Services of Metropolitan Chicago,Chicago George Koertge Executive Director, Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police, Springfield Mr. &Mrs. Martin Koldyke • Frontenac Company, Chicago Dr. John La Tourette • President, Northern Illinois University,DeKalb Dr. Gordon Lamb President, Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago Dr. Daniel LaVista President, College of Lake County,Grayslake Raymond LeFevour President,Wilbur Wright College,Chicago Roslyn C.Leib • Chicago Dr. William Lesher • President, Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago, Chicago Corinne Levitz Chicago Valerie Lies President,Donors Forum of Chicago, Chicago Dr. E. Timothy Lightfield President, Prairie State College,Chicago Heights Geraldine M. Linn Executive Director, Rainbow House,Chicago Patricia A. Longinstiass . Streamwood • Johanna M. Lund President&CEO,Health Care Consultants, Inc., Rockford eMarilyn Maher Freeport Michael J.Mahoney Executive Director,John Howard Association,Chicago 3 3/25/94 at 5;08:58 PM • Mr. & Mrs. Lewis Manilow . Chicago Tino J.Mantella ♦" President, YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago,Chicago && Sherry Marcum Counselor, Groundwork, Joliet Virginia Martinez Chicago Susan Masaracchia Freelance Specialties, Buffalo Grove John May,M.D. Senior Staff Position, Cemiak Health Services of Cook County, Rise High Projects,Chicago Dr. Harold McAninch President, College of Dupage, Glen Ellyn Michael McCally Health Program Officer,The Chicago Community Trust,Chicago Gene McDaniel Chicago John McKnight Director,Community Studies Center for Urban Affairs, Northwestern University, Evanston Connie Mershon Rochelle r Sid L Mohn Chief Executive Officer,Travelers& Immigrants Aid of Chicago,Chicago Ellen Morris Director,YWCA of Danville, Danville Dr. Lucy Morros President, Barat College, Lake Forest Michael J. Murphy President,Murphy International, Chicago Bruce Newman Executive Director,The Chicago Community Trust,Chicago Dennis Nowicki Executive Director, Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority,Chicago Donald O'Malley,Jr. Chicago Dr. John Orr President,College of St. Francis,Joliet Dr. Thomas Pappadis Director,The Institute for Psychoanalysis, Chicago rReverend Thomas J. Paprocki Office of the Chancellor,Archdiocese of Chicago, Chicago Dr. Richard Patterson President,Dr.William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine • 4 3/25/94 at 5:08:58 PM • • Jerry K.Pearlman ' Chairman and CEO,Zenith Electronics Corporation,Glenview Aurie Pennick rExecutive Director, Leadership Council for Metropolitan Open Communities, Chicago Dr. Raymond Pietak President,Joliet Junior College, Joliet • Alexander Polikoff Executive Director, Business& Professional People for the Public Interest, Chicago Ronald Pollick President, School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago John Poole Representative, 8th Day Center for Justice,Chicago Dr. Judith Redwine President, Blackhawk College, Moline Harold A. Richman Center Director,The Chaplin Hall Center for Children, Chicago The Honorable Philip J. Rock Former Illinois Senate President/Rork, Fusco,Reynolds&Garvey,Chicago Matt L. Rodriguez Superintendent, Chicago Police Department, Chicago Hipolito Roldan elk President, Hispanic Housing Development, Chicago Dr. Eugene Roop President, Bethany Theological Seminary, Oak Brook . Dr. Roseanne Rosenthal President,VanderCook College of Music, Chicago Ruth Rothstein Chief,Cook County Bureau of Health Services, Chicago Reverend Donald Senior,C.P. President,Catholic Theological Union, Chicago Reverend Mark Sisk President, Seabury-Westem Theological Seminary, Evanston Pamela L. Smiricky Director,A Woman's Place,Urbana Dr. Robert Smith • President,Greenville College, Greenville - Harrison Steams Bannocltbum • . Jerome Stermer President,Voices for Illinois Children,Chicago • r Nancy Stevenson Chief Executive Officer,Voices for Illinois Children,Chicago Judith Stockdale • Executive Director,Great Lakes Protection Fund,Chicago 5 3/25/84 at 5:08:58 PM Joseph L.Stone ' Chicago Dr. James Stukel Chancellor,University of Minois at Chicago, Chicago Dr. Howard Sulkin Chief Executive Officer,Spertus College of Judaica, Chicago James R.Taylor Chief of Police, Normal Police Department, Normal Dr. Paul Thompson President,William Rainey Harper College, Palatine Dr. Thomas Tredway President,Augustana College, Rock Island Dr. Bernard J.Turnock Acting Dean, University of Illinois School of Public Health,Chicago David F.Walker Chicago Dr. Thomas Wallace President, Illinois State University, Normal Jennifer Welch Chicago Barbara Wingo rDirector,Anna Bixby Women's Center, Harrisburg Dr. James Winterstein President, National College Chiropractic, Lombard • Paula Wolff President,Governor's State University, University Park Qarence Wood President, Human Relations Foundation, Chicago E.Jeannine Woods Director,Cairo Women's Shelter,Cairo ' Raymond Woods President, Kaskaskia College,Centralia Mary T.Zuba • Program Administrator,Working Against Violent Environments(WAVE), Rockford r • • 6 3/25/94 at 5:08:58 PM ILLINOIS CAMPAIGN TO BAN ASSAULT WEAPONS C/O ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF CHIEFS OF POLICE 421 South Grand Avenue West,Suite 1C Springfield,Illinois 62704 Phone: 1-800-664-8671 Membership Roster As of 3/25/94 ORGANIZATIONS Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police Illinois Education Association Illinois Hospital Association ro. Cook County Bureau of Health Services Travelers & Immigrants Aid of Chicago A Woman's Place The Family Link Anna Bixby Women's Center Department of Pediatric Surgery,•Wyler Children's • Hospital-University of Chicago • 3/25/94 at 3:4323 PM