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1 HOUSE RESOLUTION
2 WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3 Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Phil
4 Goldstick, who passed away on February 5, 2025; and
5 WHEREAS, Phil Goldstick was a proud member of the
6 University of Illinois ROTC during his time there; he served
7 in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955; he earned his Juris Doctor
8 from the Depaul College of Law in 1958; and
9 WHEREAS, Phil Goldstick was a key member of the Fighting
10 Illini football team during the 1952 Rose Bowl and remained a
11 devoted supporter of the university throughout his life; he
12 was elected to the board of the University of Illinois
13 Foundation, eventually becoming a life member; and
14 WHEREAS, Phil Goldstick was a member of the Illinois House
15 of Representatives during the 74th General Assembly; and
16 WHEREAS, Phil Goldstick's deep commitment to Illinois
17 extended to his partnership with Chabad Campus for Jewish
18 Living, where he worked tirelessly to ensure that Jewish
19 students felt at home and proud to be a part of the University
20 of Illinois community; and
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1 WHEREAS, Phil Goldstick was dedicated to supporting
2 research regarding Rett Syndrome in addition to his
3 involvement with the university, and he played an active role
4 in supporting the special education program at Illinois;
5 therefore, be it
6 RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
7 HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
8 we mourn the passing of Phil Goldstick and extend our sincere
9 condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved
10 him; and be it further
11 RESOLVED, That we join Phil Goldstick's family, friends,
12 and the University of Illinois community in celebrating and
13 revering the life and accomplishments of a distinguished
14 individual; and be it further
15 RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
16 presented to the family of Phil Goldstick as an expression of
17 our deepest sympathy.
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