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SENATE RESOLUTION

  
 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened 
3to learn of the death of Senate Republican Staff Member James 
4Louis "Jim" Goldenstein of Springfield, who passed away on 
5December 25, 2022; and
  
 
6    WHEREAS, Jim Goldenstein was born to Jay and Doris 
7"Charlie" Goldenstein in Kankakee on August 7, 1986; he was 
8raised on his family farm in Gilman; he attended St. John's 
9Lutheran School, Christ Lutheran High School, and the 
10University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; and
  
 
11    WHEREAS, From an early age, Jim Goldenstein was always 
12destined to go into politics or public service; after college, 
13he moved to Washington, D.C. to work on Capitol Hill before  
14returning to Illinois for a position with the Illinois Senate; 
15and
  
 
16    WHEREAS, Jim Goldenstein served as Director of District 
17Operations for the Illinois Senate Republican Caucus; he was a 
18beloved member of "Team Turner"; during his career, he made a 
19significant impact on his colleagues and the senators for whom 
20he worked on staff; and
  
 
21    WHEREAS, Jim Goldenstein was a member of the University of 
 
 
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1Illinois FarmHouse Fraternity, and he was a cherished friend 
2of his fraternity brothers; he loved Fighting Illini sports; 
3and
  
 
4    WHEREAS, Jim Goldenstein cherished spending time with his 
5family, and he loved nothing more than being "Uncle Jim" to his 
6three nieces; and
  
 
7    WHEREAS, Jim Goldenstein was known for having several 
8endearing nicknames bestowed by those who knew him; he will be 
9remembered for being graciously welcoming to all, for his 
10quick wit, and for his deep loyalty to his family, friends, 
11work colleagues, and beloved dog, Oscar; he will be greatly 
12missed; and
  
 
13    WHEREAS, Jim Goldenstein was preceded in death by his 
14maternal grandparents, Kenneth and Delores Meier; his uncle, 
15Jake Peters; and his godfather, Steve Hemp; and
  
 
16    WHEREAS, Jim Goldenstein is survived by his parents; his 
17brother, Joel (Jill) Goldenstein; his nieces, Hadlee, Olivia, 
18and Annalise Goldenstein; his paternal grandparents, John and 
19Judy Goldenstein; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins; 
20therefore, be it
  
 
21    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL 
 
 
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1ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of 
2James Louis "Jim" Goldenstein and extend our sincere 
3condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved 
4him; and be it further
  
 
5    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
6presented to the family of Jim Goldenstein as an expression of 
7our deepest sympathy.