Philip J. Rock | |
|---|---|
| President of the Illinois Senate | |
| In office January 1979 – January 1993 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Hynes |
| Succeeded by | James "Pate" Philip |
| Member of the Illinois Senate from the 8th district | |
| In office January 1971 – January 1993 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas A. McGloon |
| Succeeded by | Howard Carroll (redistricted) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 4, 1937 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | January 29, 2016 (aged 78) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Sheila Graber |
| Children | 4 |
| Residence(s) | Chicago, Illinois (1937-1977) Oak Park, Illinois (1977-2016) |
| Alma mater | University of Saint Mary of the Lake Loyola Universityl |
| Profession | Attorney |
Philip J. Rock (May 4, 1937 – January 29, 2016) was an American politician, and a long time Democratic member of the Illinois Senate who represented parts of the West Side of Chicago and Oak Park. During his time in the Senate, he became the longest serving President of the Illinois Senate with a fourteen-year tenure serving from 1979 to 1993.[1]