Bill Text: IL SR0087 | 2023-2024 | 103rd General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the passing of Richard John DuSold of Park Ridge.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-02-23 - Resolution Adopted [SR0087 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2023-SR0087-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened
to learn of the death of Richard John DuSold of Park Ridge, who
passed away on February 8, 2023; and
WHEREAS, Richard DuSold was born to John and Ruth DuSold
on March 31, 1938; he grew up in the Rogers Park neighborhood
of Chicago and attended Stone Grammar School; he graduated
second in his class from Lane Tech High School in 1956, where
he was a commander in the ROTC; he financed his own education,
starting at Purdue University and then the University of
Illinois at Navy Pier before earning his Bachelor of Science
from Northwestern University; he married Dorothy in September
1959, and he continued to work in Chicago until they moved to
Park Ridge; and
WHEREAS, Richard DuSold worked at Continental Bank; while
working full time, he completed his MBA from Northwestern
University and earned an officer position at the bank; during
his tenure, he ran the book donation drive to benefit Chicago
Public Schools and represented the bank as an active member of
the Chicago United Way; and
WHEREAS, Richard DuSold dedicated his time to the Park
Ridge community; he served as a member of the District 64

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School Board and helped to form Open Gate, a gifted and
talented program for children in District 64; he volunteered
for the local variety shows at Roosevelt and Jefferson
schools, building props and sets while also working with the
stage crew; he was a member of the Park Ridge Garden Club, and
his garden was showcased on one of the club's garden walks; he
also gave his time to building props and sets for both the
Oakton Ice Arena and Skokie Skatium ice shows for many years,
where he further helped both rinks with skating competitions;
and
WHEREAS, Richard DuSold held a number of leadership
positions; he was president of the Friends of the Park Ridge
Library and ran the semiannual book sales for over 30 years; he
was a member of the Park Ridge Heritage Committee and helped to
get two books on Park Ridge published; he served on the board
of the Park Ridge Community Fund for 34 years; he belonged on
the board of the Park Ridge Civic Orchestra, where he also
acted as stage manager; and
WHEREAS, Richard DuSold was very proud of his daughter's
accomplishments in school and ice skating, and he always made
it a point to attend all of her activities; and
WHEREAS, Richard DuSold was preceded in death by his
parents; and

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WHEREAS, Richard DuSold is survived by his wife of 63
years, Dorothy; his daughter, Elizabeth; his son-in-law,
Robert O'Connor; his grandchildren, Alex and Pixel
DuSold-O'Connor; his niece, Laurel (Paul Squitteri)
Gorman-Squitteri; his nephews, Brice Gorman and Lee DuSold; a
great-grandniece; and two great-grandnephews; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
Richard John DuSold 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 Richard DuSold as an expression of
our deepest sympathy.