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: 161D—-HQ-1077114 [| ____paa no knowledge of the appointee ever being in trouble wi e@ law. He did not know of anything in the appointee’s background that could be the basis of attempted b6 influence, pressure, coercion, or compromise, and/or anything b7c that would impact negatively on his character, reputation, judgment, or aiscretion-[ ~~ Jaid not know of any derogatory information regarding the appointee at all. [ ___|highly recommended the appointee for a position o rust and confidence with the United States Government and believed he would be an excellent choice. On September 9, 1994, ANTHONY SCARIANO, Judge, Illinois Appellate Court, Chicago, Illinois, telephone numbers (312) 793- . bé 5450 and (312) 793-5455 advised sabe has known b7C the appointee for forty-five years. SCARIANO described the appointee as having an impeccable honest character and an excellent reputation. SCARIANO stated the appointee is extremely ethical and while serving as a state representative the appointee was referred to as-"Mr. Ethics." The appointee was appointed to the Ethics Commission in 1973 and was responsible for setting up a Code of Ethics for the state. SCARIANO never knew the candidate to associate with anyone of questionable character nor has he any doubts as to the candidate’s loyalty to the United States and the Constitution. SCARIANO never knew the candidate to abuse alcohol or prescription medication or to use, buy or sell illegal drugs. The candidate never displayed any prejudices or biases toward any individuals based on their age, sex, race, religion, or ethnic origin and to the best of SCARIANO’s knowledge, the candidate is a financially responsible individual who lives within his means. SCARIANO had no knowledge of the candidate ever being in trouble with the law. He did not know of anything in. the candidate’s background that could be the basis of attempted influence, pressure, coercion, or compromise, and/or anything that would impact negatively on his character, reputation, judgment, or discretion. SCARIANO advised that he did not know of any derogatory information regarding the candidate at all. SCARIANO recommended the appointee for a position of trust and confidence with the United States Government, without reservation, because the appointee is a very bright and capable individual.