Lillian White was active in politics, social
issues and her family in a way that few
others could achieve. Lillian was President
of the Woman's Auxiliary of VFW Post
#7712 located in Niles between the years
of 1988 to 1992. She served as the Fourth
District President of the Ladies Auxiliary of
the Veterans of Foreign War from July 1,
1994 to June 30, 1995.Lillian was a long
time precinct captain and officer for the
Maine Township Regular Democratic
Organization, a candidate for Maine
Township Trustee, and an Illinois
Delegate to the Democrat National
Convention held in Atlanta, Georgia in
1988.Lillian was an active parent in both
Oak Elementary School and Maine East
High School. She was a mother of four and
wife to Bill White.
Lillian White was the embodiment of the Democratic Party's principals and ideals. Lillian
passed away in 2005, but her spirit and dedication lives on in Maine Township. Each year we
look for the person who best represents Lillian White's long and distinguished life of public
service and commitment to her family. With those thoughts in mind we present the annual
Lillian White Award to the individual who demonstrates outstanding achievement in the
Democratic principles she represented
2010 Winner: Tony DeCicco
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