Bill Text: IL SR0061 | 2019-2020 | 101st General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Dr. James Joseph Schuler.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-01-31 - Resolution Adopted [SR0061 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2019-SR0061-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
learn of the death of Dr. James Joseph Schuler, who passed away
on January 20, 2019; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Schuler was born to John and Ella Schuler on
March 12, 1946 and spent his early years growing up in Batavia;
he received his Bachelor of Science from St. John's University,
his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Illinois at
Chicago (UIC) College of Medicine, and his Master of Science
from the UIC College of Graduate Medical Education; his medical
internship, residency, chief residency, and fellowship
training were all completed at UIC and VA Hospitals; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Schuler's contributions to the medical field
and professional accomplishments were extensive; during his 40
years at the University of Illinois Hospital, he was a
life-long supporter of the hospital; he rose through the ranks
to become Division Chief of Vascular Surgery at the UIC; he was
instrumental in setting up the Vascular Laboratory at the
hospital and providing academic structure to the recently
formed division; he was a marvelous doctor and a great teacher,
treasured by his peers, his surgical residents, and his medical
students; and

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WHEREAS, Dr. Schuler was a true outdoorsman; he spent his
leisure time hunting and fishing with his family and friends;
in his later years, he loved his Colorado ranch where he and
Catherine lived for 14 years; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Schuler was married to Catherine Jean Schuler
for nearly 50 years; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Schuler is survived by his sons, James Patrick
and Matthew John, and their wives, Maureen and Kelley; his
grandchildren, Jack, Claire, and Austin; his brother, Jack
(Sarah) Schuler; his sister, Jane (Paul) Steingraeber; and many
nieces and nephews; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
Dr. James Joseph Schuler 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 Dr. Schuler as an expression of our
deepest sympathy.