HR1157 100TH 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 Jordan Goldstein of Gainesville, Florida, formerly of Chicago, Carbondale, and Carterville, Illinois, on May 14, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Jordan Goldstein was born in Chicago to Freida Berman and Irv Goldstein on August 7, 1941; he attended the University of Illinois at Navy Pier and Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, where he majored in physical education and later earned a master's degree in rehabilitation administration; and

WHEREAS, Jordan Goldstein met Joyce Pickford in Carbondale; they married in 1966 and remained together until his death; and

WHEREAS, Jordan Goldstein excelled in sports and was well known in Southern Illinois as a top-notch slow-pitch softball player; and

WHEREAS, For years, Jordan Goldstein refereed youth basketball, umpired softball, and coached youth teams in Southern Illinois; he also helped organize and volunteered for the Special Olympics in Southern Illinois; and

WHEREAS, For many years, Jordan Goldstein worked as a rehabilitation counselor for the Illinois Department of Rehabilitation Services in Carbondale, where he helped many people with physical, intellectual, and developmental disabilities and their families connect with government and other services and supports that gave his clients the opportunity to accomplish their life goals; and

WHEREAS, Upon retirement, Jordan Goldstein moved to Gainesville, Florida, where he continued his work assisting persons with disabilities in obtaining services, so they could live productive lives; and

WHEREAS, Jordan Goldstein is survived by his wife, Joyce; his brother, Ira; his son, Richard; his daughter, Dana Plotke; and his three grandchildren; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Jordan Goldstein 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 Jordan Goldstein as an expression of our deepest sympathy.