Robert W. Pritchard
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Robert W. Pritchard is a Republican
member of the Illinois House of Representatives
, representing the 70th district since 2003. He represents the residents of DeKalb County
and portions of Ogle and LaSalle counties. Pritchard has been serving in the Illinois House since 2003.
Pritchard was born February 2, 1945 in Aurora, Illinois
. He grew up on a farm near Hinckley, Illinois
. Pritchard majored in communications at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
and earned both a bachelors and masters degree. His wife, Mary, is an Associate Dean at Northern Illinois University
. They have two grown sons.
After graduation, Pritchard returned to work on the family farm, but also began working as a radio and TV broadcaster
for local stations. In keeping with his expertise, Pritchard delivered the farming updates and local weather report
s.
Pritchard also found work using both his communication and agricultural backgropund working in various marketing, public relations and community relation roles at DEKALB Genetics Corporation
/Monsanto Company. Additionally, he has worked for several universities.
Pritchard was an energetic and busy contributor to the communities of DeKalb County. He served on the Hinckley-Big Rock Board of Education and was elected to a leadership position for the DeKalb County Farm Bureau. He also was elected to the DeKalb county board
and served as its chairman.
In 2002, Pritchard was elected to the Illinois House of Representatives. In his capacity as a state legislator, Pritchard has been active in such issues as early childhood and education, health care, conservation, the environment, job creation, and protecting the manufacturing industry. He serves as Republican spokesman on the State Government Administration Committee and is co-chair of the Legislative Education Caucus which he helped form.
Recent Awards
National Multiple Sclerosis Society (Great Illinois Chapter) 2009 Legislator of the Year Award
Illinois Association of Fire Protection Districts Donald L. Moffitt Legislator of the Year Award
Illinois Community College Trusted Association 2010 Outstanding Legislator Award
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
member of 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...
, representing the 70th district since 2003. He represents the residents of DeKalb County
DeKalb County, Illinois
DeKalb County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 105,160, which is an increase of 18.2% from 88,969 in 2000. Its county seat is Sycamore. DeKalb County is part of the Chicago metropolitan statistical area.-History:DeKalb County...
and portions of Ogle and LaSalle counties. Pritchard has been serving in the Illinois House since 2003.
Pritchard was born February 2, 1945 in Aurora, Illinois
Aurora, Illinois
Aurora is the second most populous city in the U.S. state of Illinois, and the 112th largest city in the United States. A suburb of Chicago, located west of the Loop, its population in 2010 was 197,899. Originally founded within Kane County, Aurora's city limits have expanded greatly over the past...
. He grew up on a farm near Hinckley, Illinois
Hinckley, Illinois
Hinckley is a village in Squaw Grove Township, DeKalb County, Illinois, United States. The population was 2,070 at the 2010 census, up from 1,994 at the 2000 census.-History:...
. Pritchard majored in communications at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
The University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign is a large public research-intensive university in the state of Illinois, United States. It is the flagship campus of the University of Illinois system...
and earned both a bachelors and masters degree. His wife, Mary, is an Associate Dean at Northern Illinois University
Northern Illinois University
Northern Illinois University is a state university and research institution located in DeKalb, Illinois, with satellite centers in Hoffman Estates, Naperville, Rockford, and Oregon. It was originally founded as Northern Illinois State Normal School on May 22, 1895 by Illinois Governor John P...
. They have two grown sons.
After graduation, Pritchard returned to work on the family farm, but also began working as a radio and TV broadcaster
Journalist
A journalist collects and distributes news and other information. A journalist's work is referred to as journalism.A reporter is a type of journalist who researchs, writes, and reports on information to be presented in mass media, including print media , electronic media , and digital media A...
for local stations. In keeping with his expertise, Pritchard delivered the farming updates and local weather report
Weather report
Weather report may refer to:*Weather forecasting, the application of science and technology to predict the weather*Weather Report, a jazz fusion musical group...
s.
Pritchard also found work using both his communication and agricultural backgropund working in various marketing, public relations and community relation roles at DEKALB Genetics Corporation
DEKALB Genetics Corporation
DEKALB Genetics Corporation was a diversified company headquartered in DeKalb, Illinois that marketed agricultural seeds and other products. The company was best known for its leading role in the development of hybrid corn and for its "winged ear" logo...
/Monsanto Company. Additionally, he has worked for several universities.
Pritchard was an energetic and busy contributor to the communities of DeKalb County. He served on the Hinckley-Big Rock Board of Education and was elected to a leadership position for the DeKalb County Farm Bureau. He also was elected to the DeKalb county board
County board of supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is the body that supervises the operation of county government in all counties in Arizona, California, Iowa, Mississippi, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Sussex County, New Jersey as well as a handful of counties in New York...
and served as its chairman.
In 2002, Pritchard was elected to the Illinois House of Representatives. In his capacity as a state legislator, Pritchard has been active in such issues as early childhood and education, health care, conservation, the environment, job creation, and protecting the manufacturing industry. He serves as Republican spokesman on the State Government Administration Committee and is co-chair of the Legislative Education Caucus which he helped form.
Recent Awards
National Multiple Sclerosis Society (Great Illinois Chapter) 2009 Legislator of the Year Award
Illinois Association of Fire Protection Districts Donald L. Moffitt Legislator of the Year Award
Illinois Community College Trusted Association 2010 Outstanding Legislator Award
External links
- Robert Pritchard official website
- Illinois General Assembly - Representative Robert W. Pritchard (R) 70th District official IL House website
- Project Vote Smart - Representative Robert W. Pritchard (IL) profile
- Follow the Money - Robert W Pritchard
- Illinois House Republican Caucus - Robert Pritchard profile