- Edward Maloney
Infobox_State_Senator
name=Edward Maloney
|thumb|Senator Edward D. Maloney
state_senate=Illinois
state=Illinois
district=18th
term=2003 -
preceded=Patrick O'Malley
succeeded=Incumbent
date of birth=birth date and age|1946|05|22
place of birth=Evergreen Park, Illinois
date of death=
place of death=
spouse=Norine Maloney
profession=educator
religion=
party=Democratic|Edward D. Maloney is a Democratic member of the
Illinois Senate , representing the 18th district since 2003.Early life
Maloney earned his undergraduate degree in political science from Lewis University and went on to receive his master's degree in education from Chicago State University.
Public service
Maloney is an assistant principal and dean of faculty at Brother Rice High School in
Chicago, Illinois . He spent 28 years as a teacher, guidance counselor, administrator and coach atOak Lawn Community High School . Maloney was also an Area Manager and Director of Professional Development for the Chicago Park District for four years.As a teacher and administrator, Maloney’s professional memberships have included the Illinois Principals Association, the National Council for Social Studies, the Illinois Association of College Admissions Counselors, the Southwest Suburban Counselors’ Association and a current member of the Illinois Federation of Teachers Local #943.
Senate career
Maloney was elected as state senator in 2003. His top legislative priorities have been providing better educational opportunities for Illinois students, combating childhood diseases and providing financial relief to senior citizens.
An example of his commitment to education is a law Maloney helped pass which would punish teachers and administrators who conceal their criminal past. The teaching certificate of the offender can be suspended or revoked following the discovery of the omitted information. Another law, Maloney worked on allows
non-traditional student s who attend Illinois public universities to have a greater say in their academic destinies by allowing them a seat on the Illinois Board of Education. Non-traditional students are generally 25 years of age or older, employed on a fulltime basis, and/or a parent.Maloney serves as the Vice-Chairman of the Labor and Commerce Committee; he is also a member of the Revenue and the Appropriations Committee.
Personal life
Maloney and his wife, Norine have four sons: Brian, Matt, Dan, and Marty.
External links
* [http://www.ilga.gov/senate/Senator.asp?MemberID=1053 Illinois General Assembly - Senator Edward Maloney (D) 18th District] official IL Senate website
** [http://ilga.gov/senate/SenatorBills.asp?MemberID=1053 Bills] , [http://ilga.gov/senate/SenCommittees.asp?MemberID=1053 Committees]
* [http://votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=MIL97711 Project Vote Smart - Senator Edward D. Maloney (IL)] profile
*"Follow the Money" - Edward Maloney
** [http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?si=200614&c=417325 2006] [http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?si=200414&c=407212 2004] [http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?si=200214&c=25331 2002] campaign contributions
* [http://www.senatedem.ilga.gov/page_display.asp?PID=24 Illinois State Senate Democrats - Senator Edward D. Maloney] profile
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