MEMORIAL-STATE REP. JACK KUBIK

104th Regular Session Introduced by Tony McCombie

Ceremonial memorial recognizing former Illinois Rep. Jack Kubik for his public service and his lasting impact on property tax policy and legislative processes.

Resolution Adopted

Summary of HR 665 (104th General Assembly, Illinois)

Purpose and Intent

HR 665 is a House Resolution recognizing and mourning the death of former Illinois State Representative Jack Lawrence Kubik, who passed away on February 4, 2026.

The measure honors Kubik’s life, public service, and contributions to Illinois politics and his West Cook County district.

Key Provisions and Changes

Formal recognition of Kubik’s biographical background, including:

Born May 20, 1955; education at DePaul University (Bachelor in Business Administration).
Early political career: elected to the Illinois House in November 1984 at age 28, after Judy Barr Topinka vacated a seat.
Committee work: served on the House Committee on Aging.
Policy focus areas: property tax relief, judicial reform, and rights of persons with disabilities.
Notable legislative achievement: led a bill creating a workable process for Cook County residents to appeal property tax assessments to the Property Tax Appeal Board, then to the Cook County circuit courts.
Leadership roles: named multiple times as assistant leader of the House Republican Caucus; served as House Assistant Majority Leader during the 89th General Assembly (1995-1996).

Post-legislative service: after retirement from the House in January 1999, Kubik served as chief of staff to House Minority Leader Tom Cross during the 94th and 95th General Assemblies.

Personal life: married Agatha “Aggie” Kubik; survived by children Lynn Vorreyer and Brian Kiefer, among other relatives.

Resolution action: expresses condolences to Kubik’s family and acknowledges his public service and contributions to the “People’s House.”

Who or What Would Be Affected

The primary effect of HR 665 is ceremonial and commemorative. It serves to:

Honor Kubik’s legacy and public service.
Acknowledge his impact on property tax policy and legislative processes in Illinois.
Provide formal condolences to Kubik’s family.

No legal or regulatory changes are enacted by this resolution. It does not alter statutes, budgets, or government programs.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Introduced as a memorial resolution in the Illinois House of Representatives during the 104th General Assembly.

Co-sponsored by Tony McCombie.

The text indicates formal adoption by the House, after which copies of the resolution would be presented to Kubik’s family (daughter Lynn Vorreyer and son Brian Kiefer).

Notable Details

The resolution highlights Kubik’s role in pioneering a property tax appeal pathway for Cook County residents, a mechanism that endures in Illinois today.

The bill emphasizes Kubik’s leadership roles within the House Republican Caucus and his ongoing involvement in state government beyond his elected term.

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