Bill Text: IL SR0809 | 2021-2022 | 102nd General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Eric Jakobsson of Urbana.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2022-02-10 - Resolution Adopted [SR0809 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2021-SR0809-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened
to learn of the death of Eric Jakobsson of Urbana, who passed
away on October 28, 2021; and
WHEREAS, Eric Jakobsson earned a Bachelor of Arts from
Columbia College in 1959, a Bachelor of Science in Chemical
Engineering from the Columbia University School of Engineering
in 1960, and a Ph.D. in Physics from Dartmouth in 1969; he did
postdoctoral work with the Department of Physiology at Case
Western Reserve University School of Medicine from 1969
through 1971; and
WHEREAS, Eric Jakobsson began a 50 year association with
the University of Illinois in 1971; his list of educational
and career accomplishments is long and rich; he served as a
professor of biochemistry, molecular and integrative
physiology, biophysics and computational biology,
bioengineering, and neuroscience; his main area of research
was in studying microscopic cells, especially nerve cells
called ion channels that allow chemicals to go in and out of
nerve cells; a valued collaborator with a far-ranging
intellect and a probing mind, he saw excitement and potential
in everything and was generous in his encouragement of others;
and

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WHEREAS, Eric Jakobsson was appointed to the Urbana City
Council in 2010; he was later elected alderman of Ward 2, which
covers much of the area west of downtown, and served until he
resigned in June of 2020; he was also a representative of the
public arts and culture commission, the Urbana Free Library
board, and the traffic commission; and
WHEREAS, Eric Jakobsson was active in politics, the
McKinley Presbyterian Church, and many community
organizations; and
WHEREAS, Eric Jakobsson loved his family dearly; he and
his wife wanted a big family and opened their home to fostering
children; they eventually adopted six more children; he will
be remembered as a devoted husband and father, a brilliant
scientist and mentor, a political bridge-builder, and all
around nice guy; and
WHEREAS, Eric Jakobsson was preceded in death by his son,
Garret; and
WHEREAS, Eric Jakobsson is survived by his wife of 58
years, Naomi; and seven children; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL

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ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
Eric Jakobsson 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 Eric Jakobsson as an expression of
our deepest sympathy.