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SENATE RESOLUTION

  
 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to 
3learn of the death of Dr. James Joseph Schuler, who passed away 
4on January 20, 2019; and
  
 
5    WHEREAS, Dr. Schuler was born to John and Ella Schuler on 
6March 12, 1946 and spent his early years growing up in Batavia; 
7he received his Bachelor of Science from St. John's University, 
8his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Illinois at 
9Chicago (UIC) College of Medicine, and his Master of Science 
10from the UIC College of Graduate Medical Education; his medical 
11internship, residency, chief residency, and fellowship 
12training were all completed at UIC and VA Hospitals; and
  
 
13    WHEREAS, Dr. Schuler's contributions to the medical field 
14and professional accomplishments were extensive; during his 40 
15years at the University of Illinois Hospital, he was a 
16life-long supporter of the hospital; he rose through the ranks 
17to become Division Chief of Vascular Surgery at the UIC; he was 
18instrumental in setting up the Vascular Laboratory at the 
19hospital and providing academic structure to the recently 
20formed division; he was a marvelous doctor and a great teacher, 
21treasured by his peers, his surgical residents, and his medical 
22students; and
  
 
 
 
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1    WHEREAS, Dr. Schuler was a true outdoorsman; he spent his 
2leisure time hunting and fishing with his family and friends; 
3in his later years, he  loved his Colorado ranch where he and 
4Catherine lived for 14 years; and
  
 
5    WHEREAS, Dr. Schuler was married to Catherine Jean Schuler 
6for nearly 50 years; and
  
 
7    WHEREAS, Dr. Schuler is survived by his sons, James Patrick 
8and Matthew John, and their wives, Maureen and Kelley; his 
9grandchildren, Jack, Claire, and Austin; his brother, Jack 
10(Sarah) Schuler; his sister, Jane (Paul) Steingraeber; and many 
11nieces and nephews; therefore, be it
  
 
12    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL 
13ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of 
14Dr. James Joseph Schuler and extend our sincere condolences to 
15his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it 
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17    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
18presented to  the family of  Dr. Schuler as an expression of our 
19deepest sympathy.