Paul Elward
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Paul Francis Elward Born in Chicago, Illinois to Daisyann Lenert Elward and Joseph Francis Elward. Brother to James J. Elward
. He attended St. Ignatius Grammar School and then graduated from Loyola Academy at the age of 16. After serving in the US Navy from 1944 to 1946, Elward went on to Loyola University Chicago
, where he graduated with Honors in 1947. A noted debater, Elward won numerous collegiate debate competitions and also spoke in the Pan-American Congress of 1947. Elward was President of the Alpha Sigma Nu
, Jesuit Honorary Society,1954-1958 Loyola of Chicago.
A noted Chicago Democrat along with Mayor Richard J. Daley
, Paul F. Elward served in the Illinois House of Representatives
as the 8th (later the 10th) district's representative in the State Capital Springfield, Illinois
. A Roman Catholic, Elward was Pro-Life and Pro-Gun Control. Representing the 8th District, 1957-1966
and 10th District 1967-1969 (remapped district), Elward also held the position of House Majority Whip in 1966.
He was secretary of the Judicial Advisory Council and Chairman of the Executive Mansion Commission as well as Chairman of the Rules Committee. Elward was also a member of the Legislative Audit Commission. As a delegate to the current(Sixth) [Illinois Constitutional Convention]
in 1969-1970, Elward's role included instrumental parliamentary efforts to control aspects of the constitution..
Elward was an Illinois Circuit Court of Cook County
Judge for over two decades(1970 to 1994). As judge in one of the largest unified court systems in the world, Elward presided over numerous substantive cases. Elward handled an expedited motion call where he disposed of hundreds of old cases. Elward was also recognized in the supreme court decision requiring OSHA
to release documents under subpoena in Marshall v. Elward.
Elward held the distinction of having practiced law for over fifty years, and was recognized in a resolution by the City Council of Chicago.
James Elward
James Elward was an author, actor, screenwriter, and playwright.-Personal Life/Education:He was born in Chicago, Illinois to Daisyann Lenert Elward and Joseph Francis Elward. He was the brother to Paul Elward...
. He attended St. Ignatius Grammar School and then graduated from Loyola Academy at the age of 16. After serving in the US Navy from 1944 to 1946, Elward went on to Loyola University Chicago
Loyola University Chicago
Loyola University Chicago is a private Jesuit research university located in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Founded by the Society of Jesus in 1870 under the title St...
, where he graduated with Honors in 1947. A noted debater, Elward won numerous collegiate debate competitions and also spoke in the Pan-American Congress of 1947. Elward was President of the Alpha Sigma Nu
Alpha Sigma Nu
Alpha Sigma Nu was founded at Marquette University in 1915 by John Danihy, S.J., Dean of Journalism. In his travels and reading, Father Danihy had encountered and admired honor societies...
, Jesuit Honorary Society,1954-1958 Loyola of Chicago.
A noted Chicago Democrat along with Mayor Richard J. Daley
Richard J. Daley
Richard Joseph Daley served for 21 years as the mayor and undisputed Democratic boss of Chicago and is considered by historians to be the "last of the big city bosses." He played a major role in the history of the Democratic Party, especially with his support of John F...
, Paul F. Elward served in the Illinois House of Representatives
Illinois House of Representatives
The Illinois House of Representatives is the lower house of the Illinois General Assembly, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Illinois. The body was created by the first Illinois Constitution adopted in 1818. The state House of Representatives is made of 118 representatives elected from...
as the 8th (later the 10th) district's representative in the State Capital Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, Illinois
Springfield is the third and current capital of the US state of Illinois and the county seat of Sangamon County with a population of 117,400 , making it the sixth most populated city in the state and the second most populated Illinois city outside of the Chicago Metropolitan Area...
. A Roman Catholic, Elward was Pro-Life and Pro-Gun Control. Representing the 8th District, 1957-1966
and 10th District 1967-1969 (remapped district), Elward also held the position of House Majority Whip in 1966.
He was secretary of the Judicial Advisory Council and Chairman of the Executive Mansion Commission as well as Chairman of the Rules Committee. Elward was also a member of the Legislative Audit Commission. As a delegate to the current(Sixth) [Illinois Constitutional Convention]
in 1969-1970, Elward's role included instrumental parliamentary efforts to control aspects of the constitution..
Elward was an Illinois Circuit Court of Cook County
Illinois Circuit Court of Cook County
The Circuit Court of Cook County is the largest of the 22 circuits in Illinois as well as one of the largest unified court systems in the world. It was created by a 1964 amendment to the Illinois Constitution which reorganized the courts of Illinois...
Judge for over two decades(1970 to 1994). As judge in one of the largest unified court systems in the world, Elward presided over numerous substantive cases. Elward handled an expedited motion call where he disposed of hundreds of old cases. Elward was also recognized in the supreme court decision requiring OSHA
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
The United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration is an agency of the United States Department of Labor. It was created by Congress of the United States under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, signed by President Richard M. Nixon, on December 29, 1970...
to release documents under subpoena in Marshall v. Elward.
Elward held the distinction of having practiced law for over fifty years, and was recognized in a resolution by the City Council of Chicago.