Bill Text: IL SR1385 | 2021-2022 | 102nd General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Senate Republican Staff Member James Louis "Jim" Goldenstein of Springfield.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2023-01-10 - Resolution Adopted [SR1385 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2021-SR1385-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened
to learn of the death of Senate Republican Staff Member James
Louis "Jim" Goldenstein of Springfield, who passed away on
December 25, 2022; and
WHEREAS, Jim Goldenstein was born to Jay and Doris
"Charlie" Goldenstein in Kankakee on August 7, 1986; he was
raised on his family farm in Gilman; he attended St. John's
Lutheran School, Christ Lutheran High School, and the
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; and
WHEREAS, From an early age, Jim Goldenstein was always
destined to go into politics or public service; after college,
he moved to Washington, D.C. to work on Capitol Hill before
returning to Illinois for a position with the Illinois Senate;
and
WHEREAS, Jim Goldenstein served as Director of District
Operations for the Illinois Senate Republican Caucus; he was a
beloved member of "Team Turner"; during his career, he made a
significant impact on his colleagues and the senators for whom
he worked on staff; and
WHEREAS, Jim Goldenstein was a member of the University of

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Illinois FarmHouse Fraternity, and he was a cherished friend
of his fraternity brothers; he loved Fighting Illini sports;
and
WHEREAS, Jim Goldenstein cherished spending time with his
family, and he loved nothing more than being "Uncle Jim" to his
three nieces; and
WHEREAS, Jim Goldenstein was known for having several
endearing nicknames bestowed by those who knew him; he will be
remembered for being graciously welcoming to all, for his
quick wit, and for his deep loyalty to his family, friends,
work colleagues, and beloved dog, Oscar; he will be greatly
missed; and
WHEREAS, Jim Goldenstein was preceded in death by his
maternal grandparents, Kenneth and Delores Meier; his uncle,
Jake Peters; and his godfather, Steve Hemp; and
WHEREAS, Jim Goldenstein is survived by his parents; his
brother, Joel (Jill) Goldenstein; his nieces, Hadlee, Olivia,
and Annalise Goldenstein; his paternal grandparents, John and
Judy Goldenstein; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins;
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
James Louis "Jim" Goldenstein 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 Jim Goldenstein as an expression of
our deepest sympathy.