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* This was supposed to be Judy Baar Topinka’s final hurrah, and now she’s gone. Earlier this week, her staff had to take down her photo at the Statehouse. It was a wrenching experience and they’re having a difficult time adjusting to the new reality. So, keep them in your thoughts, please…
Remembering Judy Baar Topinka on her birthday.
— Illinois House GOP (@ilhousegop) January 16, 2015
posted by Rich Miller
Friday, Jan 16, 15 @ 10:15 am
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Many times my thoughts were to the numerous Staffers and friends of Judy Baar Topinka from Monday to this morning.
Class act by the HGOP.
My heart goes out to them all.
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Jan 16, 15 @ 10:22 am
Happy First Birthday in Heaven Comptroller!
Comment by red velvet Friday, Jan 16, 15 @ 10:28 am
I got my 1099-R yesterday and was pleased that the envelope had JBT’s name on it. Both for the frugality and memory of her.
P.S. Maybe as part of his efforts to limit non-essential spending, Governor Rauner should use up Governor Quinn’s stationary.
Comment by very old soil Friday, Jan 16, 15 @ 10:36 am
The Illinois Republican Party could benefit from adopting JBT as their patron saint. I’m sure she’d be willing to offer inspiration and guidance from above.
Comment by Aldyth Friday, Jan 16, 15 @ 10:39 am
Ha!
P.S. Maybe as part of his efforts to limit non-essential spending, Governor Rauner should use up Governor Quinn’s stationary.
Comment by Peoria Guy Friday, Jan 16, 15 @ 10:39 am
After the same sex marriage bill was passed she volunteered to be the flower girl. I shutter as I try picture what she would have looked like with a frilly dress with bows in her hair spreading flower petals down the aisle of the church. The lady was one of a kind.
Comment by Ginhouse Tommy Friday, Jan 16, 15 @ 10:42 am
The reminder here and on FB was a sweet one of a remarkable person. Missing her is hard…thinking about her is easy; and often. Happy Birthday Judy!
Comment by A guy Friday, Jan 16, 15 @ 11:03 am
I re-watched parts of the memorial service last night. Nancy’s stories about George Ryan in ‘98 and the gay pride parade mailer still crack me up.
Rich, I have seen and heard a lot of her staff quote from your remarks, too. I am sure they appreciate your support.
Comment by Dirty Red Friday, Jan 16, 15 @ 11:06 am
To Judy in Heaven and her staff on earth - Happy Birthday - I appreciate you all
Comment by Yatzi Friday, Jan 16, 15 @ 11:25 am
Every day, I still have that moment when I remember she’s gone. God bless you, JBT
Comment by Soccermom Friday, Jan 16, 15 @ 11:28 am
The Illinois Republican Party could benefit from adopting JBT as their patron saint. I’m sure she’d be willing to offer inspiration and guidance from above.
Too bad she was to far to the left for many of those in the Illinois GOP. A visionary far beyond her years. A politician who was able to work both sides of the aisle for what she thought was the right thing to do.
Comment by NewWestSuburbanGOP'er Friday, Jan 16, 15 @ 11:38 am
What are we going to name after here?
Something, hopefully.
Comment by Leroy Friday, Jan 16, 15 @ 11:46 am
…that should read
“What are we going to name after HER?”
Comment by Leroy Friday, Jan 16, 15 @ 11:46 am
Happy Birthday JBT! Will miss you always!!
Comment by Anon Friday, Jan 16, 15 @ 12:12 pm
JBT was one of a Kind. No doubt she at the right hand of The Lord to help them all in Heaven!
Comment by Lincoln16 Friday, Jan 16, 15 @ 1:01 pm
I celebrate her friendship.
Comment by Anonymous Friday, Jan 16, 15 @ 2:25 pm
So sad. You will be in our hearts forever.
Comment by Max's Mom Friday, Jan 16, 15 @ 2:50 pm