John N. Erlenborn

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.

Biography Born in Chicago, Illinois, Erlenborn attended Immaculate Conception High School (Elmhurst, Illinois), Loyola University Chicago and Loyola University Chicago School of Law.

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, but in favor of the Civil Rights Act of 1968. 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.

Archives The majority of his papers and other materials created during his time in office are held at the archives of Benedictine University.