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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
COMMEMORATING THE EXTRAORDINARY LIFE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF H. WOODS "WOODY" BOWMAN
WHEREAS, H. Woods "Woody" Bowman, chief financial officer for Cook County, former state representative from the 18th district, treasured college professor and dedicated community advocate died on July 10, 2015 leaving behind a devoted family, countless friends and a community profoundly enriched for having known him; and
WHEREAS, Woody Bowman was born and raised in Charleston, West Virginia. His talents revealed themselves very early in life. He was an exceptional student; receiving a dual degree in physics and economics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He later earned a Master's Degree in public administration with highest honors and a Ph.D. in economics from the Maxwell School of Syracuse University; and
WHEREAS Woody Bowman came to Chicago as a young man to work as a research economist for the Federal Reserve Bank. During that same time he shared his exceptional talents with his students when he taught economics at the University of Illinois at Chicago;
WHEREAS, Woody Bowman immediately became known for his scrupulous integrity and wisdom in the area of economics and ethics. His expertise in budgetary issues was unparalleled and later made him a trusted advisor to many not-for-profit organizations, politicians and students; and
WHEREAS, Woody Bowman was elected to the Illinois General Assembly by the voters of the 18th district and served for over a decade as their state representative. While there, he made his mark early as a staunch supporter of human services and education. He was a tireless advocate for civil rights and the rights of the mentally ill. More than anything, he is widely credited with vastly improving the accountability and transparency of the budgeting process while acting as chair of the House Appropriations Committee. He had the unique ability to achieve his political goals without rancor and ...
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