SR0087 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Richard John DuSold of Park Ridge, who passed away on February 8, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Richard DuSold was born to John and Ruth DuSold on March 31, 1938; he grew up in the Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago and attended Stone Grammar School; he graduated second in his class from Lane Tech High School in 1956, where he was a commander in the ROTC; he financed his own education, starting at Purdue University and then the University of Illinois at Navy Pier before earning his Bachelor of Science from Northwestern University; he married Dorothy in September 1959, and he continued to work in Chicago until they moved to Park Ridge; and

WHEREAS, Richard DuSold worked at Continental Bank; while working full time, he completed his MBA from Northwestern University and earned an officer position at the bank; during his tenure, he ran the book donation drive to benefit Chicago Public Schools and represented the bank as an active member of the Chicago United Way; and

WHEREAS, Richard DuSold dedicated his time to the Park Ridge community; he served as a member of the District 64 School Board and helped to form Open Gate, a gifted and talented program for children in District 64; he volunteered for the local variety shows at Roosevelt and Jefferson schools, building props and sets while also working with the stage crew; he was a member of the Park Ridge Garden Club, and his garden was showcased on one of the club's garden walks; he also gave his time to building props and sets for both the Oakton Ice Arena and Skokie Skatium ice shows for many years, where he further helped both rinks with skating competitions; and

WHEREAS, Richard DuSold held a number of leadership positions; he was president of the Friends of the Park Ridge Library and ran the semiannual book sales for over 30 years; he was a member of the Park Ridge Heritage Committee and helped to get two books on Park Ridge published; he served on the board of the Park Ridge Community Fund for 34 years; he belonged on the board of the Park Ridge Civic Orchestra, where he also acted as stage manager; and

WHEREAS, Richard DuSold was very proud of his daughter's accomplishments in school and ice skating, and he always made it a point to attend all of her activities; and

WHEREAS, Richard DuSold was preceded in death by his parents; and

WHEREAS, Richard DuSold is survived by his wife of 63 years, Dorothy; his daughter, Elizabeth; his son-in-law, Robert O'Connor; his grandchildren, Alex and Pixel DuSold-O'Connor; his niece, Laurel (Paul Squitteri) Gorman-Squitteri; his nephews, Brice Gorman and Lee DuSold; a great-grandniece; and two great-grandnephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Richard John DuSold and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Richard DuSold as an expression of our deepest sympathy.