HR1366 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Andrew Bollman, who passed away on July 9, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Andrew Bollman graduated from Walnut High School in 1994, where he played basketball, baseball, and served as class president; and

WHEREAS, While still in high school, Andrew Bollman discovered a passion for photography, and worked with his father to create a small studio and business on the family farm; he photographed his first wedding at 16; and

WHEREAS, Andrew Bollman attended Sauk Valley Community College, where he took photographs for the student newspaper and served as student trustee from 1995 to 1996; he graduated from Augustana College in 1998 with a Bachelor of Arts in English while continuing to photograph for their literary and arts magazine and taking student portraits for the yearbook; and

WHEREAS, Andrew Bollman traveled home weekly to photograph weddings; he worked summers as a photojournalist for the Dixon Telegraph, taking images of everything from toddlers strolling in the park, to F3 tornados; after graduating from college, he opened a photography studio in Sterling, where he captured memories and special moments for many families; and

WHEREAS, Andrew Bollman never turned down an opportunity to travel for his business; he photographed a wedding in India, where he viewed the genuine spirit of the people despite poverty and injustice; he felt compelled to serve his own community in a greater capacity and attended law school at Northern Illinois University, graduating in 2005; and

WHEREAS, After serving as an Assistant State's Attorney for Lee County, Andrew Bollman built his own legal practice, partnering with Bruce Keller in 2015 to form Keller and Bollman, where he worked tirelessly to ensure his clients received justice and fair treatment; and

WHEREAS, Andrew Bollman recognized the value and quality of his education at Sauk Valley Community College (SVCC)and served on the SVCC Board of Trustees for many years, where he served as board Chair and was later appointed President of the Illinois Community College Trustees Association, serving a one-year term in 2015-2016 and lobbied and advocated for community colleges at the State level; and

WHEREAS, Andrew Bollman felt his greatest accomplishment was building his family; he married his best friend and companion, Rochelle Monteith on June 7, 2006 on the beach in Tulum, Mexico; he became a proud and protective father to his son, Asher in 2010; and

WHEREAS, Andrew Bollman loved his family and enjoyed their many vacations together while capturing many photos to cherish and save the memories; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Andrew Bollman, 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 Andrew Bollman as an expression of our deepest sympathy.