W. Timothy Simms
W. Timothy Simms | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Illinois Senate from the 34th district | |
| In office December 1980 – January 1983 | |
| Preceded by | Lynn Morley Martin |
| Succeeded by | Joyce Holmberg |
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 34th district | |
| In office January 1971 – December 1980 | |
| Preceded by | David W. Johnson |
| Succeeded by | James C. Kelley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 9, 1943 Morrison, Illinois |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Jane |
| Children | Five |
| Residence | Rockford, Illinois |
| Alma mater | Parsons College Worsham College of Mortuary Science |
| Profession | Funeral Director |
W. Timothy Simms (born April 09, 1943) is a former Republican member of the Illinois General Assembly, representing the 34th District from 1971 to 1983.[1]
Career
From 1966 to 1976, Simms' served as both a precinct committeeman and alderman for the second ward of Rockford, Illinois.[1]
In 1970, Simms was elected to represent the 34th District in the Illinois House of Representatives. During his first term in office, Simms sponsored the United States' first prescription drug labeling law,[2] and was assigned to the General Assembly's Legislative Investigative Commission, where he served until 1983.[1]
Owing to his early success in both politics and business, Simms was selected as 1 of 20 Outstanding Young Men of America in 1970 by the United States Junior Chamber of Commerce.[1]
After being elected to serve a sixth term in the House of Representatives, one of which saw him serve as House Minority Whip,[3] Simms was appointed to the Illinois State Senate.[1]
Following his career in the Illinois General Assembly, Simms became a two-time delegate for Ronald Reagan,[4] and served as president of the Illinois Funeral Directors Association.[5]
References
- ^ a b c d e "Biographical Sketch of W. Timothy Simms". Illinois Blue Book 1981-1982. Springfield, Illinois: Illinois Secretary of State. p. 136.
- ^ 'Drug Label O.K.'d,' Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune Press Service, April 14, 1971
- ^ "Officers of the House". Illinois Blue Book 1975-1976. Springfield, Illinois: Illinois Secretary of State. p. 67.
- ^ 'Reagan Delegates,' Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune Press Service, March 17, 1980
- ^ "New Funeral Option For Those in a Rush". Chicago Journal. 1993-02-23.