Geofrey S. Obrzut (born May 16, 1952) was a Democratic member of the

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from 1991 to 1993. He graduated from

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and earned his bachelor of arts from

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.'Illinois Blue Book 1991-1992,' Geofrey S. Obrzut, pg. 93 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

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and served a single term from 1981-1987. 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. The 52nd district included portions of

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, Northlake, River Grove, Melrose Park, Franklin Park, Schiller Park, and

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. He served on the following committees; Aging; Constitutional Officers; Consumer Protection; Registration and Regulation; Transportation and Motor Vehicles; and Veterans Affairs. He was defeated for reelection by Leyden Township Supervisor Angelo Saviano. In 2004, Obrzut became the President/CEO of the Illinois Community College Board. Obrzut retired from the position in 2013.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Obrzut, Geoffrey 1952 births Living people Politicians from Elmhurst, Illinois People from Northlake, Illinois Democratic Party members of the Illinois House of Representatives University of Illinois at Springfield alumni 20th-century members of the Illinois General Assembly