Geoffrey Obrzut
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
from the 52nd district
In office
January 1991 – January 1993
Preceded byLinda Williamson[1]
Succeeded byAl Salvi
Personal details
BornMay 16, 1952 (1952-05-16) (age 71)
Elmhurst, Illinois
Political partyDemocratic
EducationSangamon State University (BA)

Geofrey S. Obrzut (born May 16, 1952) was a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives from 1991 to 1993. He graduated from West Leyden High School and earned his bachelor of arts from Sangamon State University.[2][3] He served as a staffer to Governor James R. Thompson and to House Speaker Michael J. Madigan. He was assistant executive secretary of the Illinois Racing Board.

Obrzut was elected to the Board of Trustees for Triton College and served a single term from 1981-1987.[4] In the 1990 election, he unseated fellow Northlake resident and Republican incumbent Linda Williamson. It was his third campaign against Williamson in the 52nd district.[5] The 52nd district included portions of Berkeley, Northlake, River Grove, Melrose Park, Franklin Park, Schiller Park, and Rosemont.[6] He served on the following committees; Aging; Constitutional Officers; Consumer Protection; Registration and Regulation; Transportation and Motor Vehicles; and Veterans Affairs.[3]

He was defeated for reelection by Leyden Township Supervisor Angelo Saviano.[7] In 2004, Obrzut became the President/CEO of the Illinois Community College Board. Obrzut retired from the position in 2013.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Our Campaigns - IL State House 052 Race - Nov 06, 1990".
  2. ^ Kass, John (October 30, 1986). "Ex-classmates Battle Over State House Seat". Chicago Tribune. Chicago, Illinois. Retrieved June 24, 2017.
  3. ^ a b 'Illinois Blue Book 1991-1992,' Geofrey S. Obrzut, pg. 93
  4. ^ a b D'Amico, John (February 21, 2013). "98th General Assembly House Resolution 87". Illinois House of Representatives. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
  5. ^ Huang, Wen (February 1991). "New lawmakers: young but experienced". Illinois Issues. Springfield, Illinois: Sangamon State University. Retrieved June 24, 2017.
  6. ^ Illinois Blue Book 1989-1990. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
  7. ^ Redfield, Kent (June 1993). "Candidates, campaigns and cash: How Madigan beat the map in the 92 Illinois House elections". Illinois Issues. Springfield, Illinois: Sangamon State University. Retrieved June 24, 2017.
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