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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened
3to learn of the death of David Chapman, M.D. of Jensen Beach,
4Florida, formerly of Springfield, who passed away on October
513, 2021; and
 
6    WHEREAS, Dr. Chapman was born to Erskine and Helen
7(Naisen) Chapman in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on March 20,
81952; he graduated from the University of Colorado in 1970 and
9obtained his medical degree from Southern Illinois University
10in 1982, specializing in Obstetrics and Gynecology; and
 
11    WHEREAS, Dr. Chapman practiced in the Springfield area
12where he delivered thousands of babies across two generations;
13he was passionately dedicated to his patients, which was
14evident in his empathetic approach to their care; he felt it
15was a privilege to be there for his patients at such pivotal
16moments in their lives and considered medicine a calling
17rather than a career; and
 
18    WHEREAS, Dr. Chapman served as the Chairman of the
19Obstetrics and Gynecology Department at Memorial Medical
20Center for over 18 years as well as serving as Medical Staff
21President for two years; he enjoyed mentoring and teaching
22many students along the way; and
 

 

 

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1    WHEREAS, Dr. Chapman enjoyed sharing his passion for
2learning, food, music, golf, and travel; he had a lifelong
3love of reading and cherished quick wit and unusual stories;
4he was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and could
5often be found in the kitchen, cooking and listening to his
6favorite music and urging friends and family to try the new
7foods that delighted him; and
 
8    WHEREAS, Dr. Chapman is survived by his wife, Christine
9Statz Chapman; his three children, Collin Chapman, Elizabeth
10(Jonathan) LeRoux, and Julia (Adam Rafford) Chapman; his three
11stepchildren, Alexandra (Kekoa) Kuamo'o, Amanda (Adam) Curl,
12and Jessica Psihas; his six grandchildren, Isabelle and Asher
13LeRoux, Aria and Henry Kuamo'o, and Freddy and Sam Curl; his
14siblings, Janet (Ray) Lees and Richard (Kathy) Chapman; his
15uncle, Jack Chapman; and his aunt, Nellie Bass; therefore, be
16it
 
17    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL
18ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
19David Chapman, M.D. and extend our sincere condolences to his
20family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it
21further
 
22    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be

 

 

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1presented to the family of Dr. Chapman as an expression of our
2deepest sympathy.