Sandy Hamilton
Sandy Hamilton | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 99th district | |
| In office December 30, 2021 – January 11, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Mike Murphy |
| Succeeded by | Randy Frese (redistricted)[1] |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Bob Hamilton |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | University of Illinois (BA) |
| Occupation | Real Estate Broker |
| Website | Senate campaign website |
Sandy (Scholtens) Hamilton is an American politician and real estate broker who represents the 99th district in the Illinois House of Representatives.[2]
Early life
[edit]Sandra Hamilton (nee Scholtens) grew up in Woodridge, Illinois and attended Downers Grove North High School.[3]
Hamilton was a scholarship athlete and letter winner at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where she was a member of teams that won three Big Ten championships and advanced to the Final Four in 1987 and 1988.[4] The team now gives a Sandy Scholtens Award, which is given to athletes who embodies work ethic, attitude and teamwork.[3]
Hamilton was a successful high school volleyball coach at private Catholic school Sacred Heart-Griffin High School in Springfield from December 2012 to May 2021.[5] Her teams had 7 20-win seasons.
Political career
[edit]On November 30, 2021, Republican incumbent Mike Murphy resigned from the legislature to serve as president and CEO of the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce.[3] The Republican Representative Committee of the Republican Party of the 99th Representative District appointed Hamilton to the vacancy. She took office on December 30, 2021.[6]
During the 102nd General Assembly, Representative Hamilton was a member of the following committees:[7]
- Appropriations – General Service Committee (HAPG)
- Appropriations – Higher Education Committee (HAPI)
- Financial Institutions Committee (HFIN)
- Insurance Committee (HINS)
- State Government Administration Committee (HSGA)
- Transportation: Vehicles & Safety Committee (HVES)
Hamilton ran for the Illinois Senate from the 48th State Senate seat as the Republican nominee against Democratic candidate and incumbent Senator Doris Turner.[8] Her term expired in January 2023.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ Barlow, Sarah E. (ed.). "Biographies of New House Members" (PDF). First Reading. 36 (1). Illinois General Assembly: 2. Retrieved December 4, 2022.
- ^ "99th District gets new representative". WICS. December 30, 2021. Retrieved January 13, 2022.
- ^ a b c d Spearie, Steven. "'Why not do this?': Sandy Hamilton is Sangamon County GOP's pick to replace Murphy". The State Journal-Register. Retrieved January 13, 2022.
- ^ Huth, Jeff (June 18, 2006). "Illinois Volleyball's 1987 Final Four Team". The News-Gazette – via NewsBank.
- ^ "Hamilton named SHG volleyball coach". The State Journal-Register. Retrieved October 2, 2022.
- ^ Hollman, John W. (Clerk of the House) (January 4, 2022). "Resignation and Appointment" (PDF). Journal of the Illinois House of Representatives. 102 (63): 13–17. Retrieved October 22, 2023.
- ^ "Illinois General Assembly - Representative Committees". ilga.gov. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
- ^ Adams, Andrew. "Illinois Rep. Sandy Hamilton is running for state Senator in the 48th district". The State Journal-Register. Retrieved October 2, 2022.
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