Donald L. Moffitt
Donald L. Moffitt | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 74th district | |
| In office 1993 – January 11, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | David Hultgren |
| Succeeded by | Daniel Swanson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 18, 1947 Galesburg, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Carolyn |
Donald L. Moffitt (born February 18, 1947) is a former Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 94th District from 1993 to 2003 and the 74th district from 2003 until 2017.
Biography
Donald L. Moffitt was born February 18, 1947 in Galesburg, Illinois.[1] He is a graduate of the University of Illinois.[2]
Moffitt served as an alderman and mayor of Oneida, Illinois. He moved from Oneida to Knoxville in 1976.[3] He was elected alderman from the 1st ward in Knoxville the next year.[4] Moffitt also previously served as Knox County Treasurer from 1984 to 1993, Knox County Board Chairman from 1982 to 1984, and a Knox County Board member 1978 to 1982.[1]
He was elected to the Illinois House of Representatives in 1992 and took office in January 1993.[2] While in office, he authored the Illinois legislation which shields the results of genetic tests from health insurance companies and potential employers.[5] In a rare committee appointment that crossed party lines, Speaker Michael J. Madigan chose Moffitt to serve as the chairman of the House Committee on Fire Protection in 2010.[6]
In 2015, Moffitt announced he would not run for reelection in the 2016 election. He was succeeded by fellow Republican Dan Swanson, the superintendent of the Henry County Veterans Commission.[7][8] On January 24, 2017, Governor Bruce Rauner nominated Moffitt to become the assistant director for the Illinois Department of Agriculture. However, the appointment was withdrawn on July 4, 2017.[9]
In 2012, the City of Galesburg renamed an overpass the Donald L. Moffitt Overpass in his honor.[10][11]
References
- ^ a b Ryan, George (ed.). Illinois Blue Book 1993-1994. Springfield, Illinois: Illinois Secretary of State. p. 112. Retrieved May 6, 2025.
- ^ a b Pollock, James. "New members of Illinois House: The issues they view as most important to constituents and state". Illinois Issues. 19 (2). Sangamon State University: 19. ISSN 0738-9663. Retrieved May 7, 2025.
- ^ Abbott, Charles (April 18, 1977). "Knoxville parties fighting about fun". Galesburg Register-Mail. Vol. 86, no. 90. Galesburg, Illinois. p. 2. Retrieved May 6, 2025 – via Wikipedia Library.
- ^ Abbott, Charles (April 20, 1977). "Heavy turnout elects Whitworth mayor". Galesburg Register-Mail. Vol. 86, no. 92. Galesburg, Illinois. p. 3. Retrieved May 6, 2025 – via Wikipedia Library.
- ^ Man, Tony (September 1997). "Confidentiality of Genetic Tests". Illinois Issues. 23. Sangamon State University: 9. ISSN 0738-9663. Retrieved May 7, 2025 – via Northern Illinois University Libraries.
- ^ Aubrey, Jade (January 24, 2025). "Republican picked to chair Illinois House veterans committee 'overwhelmed with emotions'". Capitol News Illinois. Retrieved April 30, 2025.
- ^ Hobe, Marty (September 25, 2015). "74th District Illinois House - GOP candidate in Galesburg this afternoon". Galesburg Register-Mail. p. 5 – via NewsBank.
- ^ Miller, David R.; Bazan, Thomas J. (eds.). "Biographies of New House Members" (PDF). First Reading. 30 (2). Springfield, Illinois: ILGA Legislative Research Unit: 6. Retrieved April 30, 2025.
- ^ Rauner, Bruce (January 24, 2017). "Appointment Message 100-0003". Illinois General Assembly. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
- ^ Sullivan, John M. (January 23, 2013). "Senate Joint Resolution No. 4" (PDF). Journal of the Illinois Senate. pp. 4–5.
- ^ Reeder, Scott (December 6, 2012). "Many can't wait to slap politician's name on anything". Rockford Register Star. Retrieved May 8, 2025.
External links
- Representative Donald L. Moffitt (R) 58th District at the Illinois General Assembly
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Don Moffitt's official website