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1 SENATE RESOLUTION
2 WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened
3 to learn of the death of Robert A. "Bob" Peickert, who passed
4 away on March 5, 2025; and
5 WHEREAS, Robert Peickert, the son of Charles and Alvera
6 Peickert, was born in Chicago on December 5, 1944; and
7 WHEREAS, Robert Peickert worked as a math teacher and a
8 union official with the Illinois Federation of Teachers (IFT),
9 utilizing his pugnacity in contract negotiations; after the
10 fall of the Berlin Wall, he was sent as a union representative
11 to Poland, where he helped establish U.S.-style trade unions
12 for the teachers there; and
13 WHEREAS, Robert Peickert was the former chair of the
14 Democratic Party of DuPage County (DPDC) from 2008 through the
15 2018 elections; during his tenure, he was noted for his
16 dedication, leading the organization with heart and vision and
17 serving as an ally and mentor to many; he spearheaded
18 Operation: Turn DuPage Blue and dramatically increased the
19 ranks of elected precinct committeepersons across the county;
20 his guidance helped elect three Democrats to the DuPage County
21 Board in 2008 and seven in 2018; he also oversaw a number of
22 successful fundraisers and gala events; after stepping down in
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1 early 2019, he continued to be involved as a precinct
2 committeeperson in York and as a member of the DPDC Executive
3 Committee; he was also the former vice president of the
4 Illinois Democratic County Chairs' Association (IDCCA); and
5 WHEREAS, Robert Peickert was known for his confidence,
6 perseverance, and generosity; he was a passionate leader who
7 made a lasting impact on DuPage County; and
8 WHEREAS, Robert Peickert was the husband of the late
9 Patricia L. Peickert (Tribbensee); the father of Robert J.
10 Peickert, Sue (Paul) Phillips, and Judy (Frank) Porch; the
11 grandfather of five; the great-grandfather of three; and the
12 brother of the late James Peickert and Alexis Castellano;
13 therefore, be it
14 RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL
15 ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
16 Robert A. "Bob" Peickert and extend our sincere condolences to
17 his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it
18 further
19 RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
20 presented to the family of Robert Peickert as an expression of
21 our deepest sympathy.
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