SR0309 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Dr. Julius S. Newman of Aurora, who passed away on April 23, 2009; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Julius Newman was born on July 7, 1926 in Chicago; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Julius Newman served in the United States Armed Forces during World War II; he was the recipient of the Purple Heart and helped liberate a concentration camp in Poland; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Julius Newman attended the University of Illinois and attended his medical residency at Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Julius Newman practiced internal medicine in Aurora until he transitioned into an administrative position at Copley Hospital; as VP of Medical Affairs and Continuing Medical Education (CME), he was instrumental in expanding the Copley community through cultivation of medical personnel and the building of the new Rush-Copley Medical Center; during his period of semi-retirement until January 2009, he continued his role of managing the CME program and his life-long commitment to medicine and learning; he had great dedication to Rush-Copley and was lovingly referred to as "Dr. Copley"; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Julius Newman was a dedicated member of the Aurora community; he served several terms as Temple President and choir director of Temple B'Nai Israel; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Julius Newman was an avid golfer; he also traveled the world with his wife and often with his in-laws, Zalmon and Anne Goldsmith; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Julius Newman was preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years, Gail; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Julius Newman is survived by his children, Jay Newman, Bonnie Newman Goren, and Elizabeth Newman; his grandchild, Samantha Newman; and his brother, Ed Newman; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of Dr. Julius S. Newman; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Dr. Julius Newman as an expression of our sympathy.