John Erlenborn
American politician (1927–2005)
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John Neal Erlenborn (February 8, 1927 – October 30, 2005) was an American lawyer and politician who served as a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois, representing the 14th (then after 1980s redistricting the 13th) district. In all, he served 10 consecutive terms from 1965 to 1985.[1]
13th district (1983-1985)
George W. Wilson
Carl H. Wittmond
John Erlenborn | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois | |
| In office January 3, 1965 – January 3, 1985 | |
| Preceded by | Elmer J. Hoffman |
| Succeeded by | Harris Fawell |
| Constituency | 14th district (1965-1983) 13th district (1983-1985) |
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 36th district | |
| In office January 9, 1957 – November 1964 | |
| Preceded by | H. B. Ihnen George W. Wilson Carl H. Wittmond |
| Succeeded by | At-large district created |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Neal Erlenborn February 8, 1927 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | October 30, 2005 (aged 78) Warrenville, Illinois, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Dorothy C. Fisher |
| Alma mater | Loyola University (LLB) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1944–1945 |
| Unit | U.S. Naval Reserve |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Biography
Born in Chicago, Illinois, Erlenborn attended Immaculate Conception High School (Elmhurst, Illinois), Loyola University Chicago and Loyola University Chicago School of Law.[2]
Congress
He represented his district for twenty years, from January 1965 to January 1985, a period which began with the 89th U.S. Congress. Erlenborn voted against the Voting Rights Act of 1965,[3] but in favor of the Civil Rights Act of 1968.[4] He retired in 1985 after serving in the 98th U.S. Congress.
Later career
He subsequently became an adjunct faculty member of the Georgetown University Law Center, and served as a board member for the Legal Services Corporation from 1989 to 2001.
Death
He died on October 30, 2005, at age 78, after suffering from Lewy body disease.[5]
Archives
The majority of his papers and other materials created during his time in office are held at the archives of Benedictine University.