As our current Governor Jim Thompson said last week. "Sam Shapiro was a man much loved in Illinois politics." He did. in fact. win the praise of all. Richard B. Ogilvie. the man who defeated Sam in the gubernatorial election. said: "We became close personal friends over the years. I will miss him. He was a great Illinoisan." Mr. President. Sam Shapiro was. above all. a humanitarian. The son of an Estonian immigrant. he made himself available for public service even after his retirement from public office. Much of his work revolved around the issue of mental health. During his house tenure.
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