SR0026 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Robert M. Magnuson; and

WHEREAS, Robert Magnuson earned his degree from Lake Forest College and an MBA from Harvard Business School; after working for the Zenith Radio Corporation for a few years, he joined Elmhurst Memorial Hospital as a Controller and Assistant Administrator until he was named President and CEO of the hospital in 1966; he served in that capacity until his retirement in 1992; following his retirement, he remained involved with the hospital by serving as a trustee; and

WHEREAS, Robert Magnuson served as a board member, director, or officer of numerous business and healthcare associations, including the Illinois Hospital Association, the Metropolitan Chicago Healthcare Council, and the Chicago Hospital Council; he served as the director of Elmhurst Federal Savings from 1971 to 1993 and as director of First Colonial - York State Bank from 1993 to 1996; he also served as a faculty preceptor for the health sciences administration programs at both the University of Chicago and Northwestern University; and

WHEREAS, Robert Magnuson was the recipient of numerous honors; in 1991, he was honored by the dedication of the $32 million building addition to Elmhurst Memorial Hospital, named the Robert M. Magnuson Pavilion; in 1992, he was named an Outstanding Business Leader by the Oak Brook Jaycees; in 1997, the Elmhunt Chamber of Commerce and Industry inducted him into its Civic Hall of Fame; and

WHEREAS, Robert Magnuson was an active member of the Kiwanis Club of Elmhurst; and

WHEREAS, Robert Magnuson was the beloved husband of Diane; the father of Thomas, Dana (Robert) Padgett, Susan (James) Benes, Cheryl LeDuc, and Christine (Gregory) Raber; the grandfather of Meghan, Lauren, Grant, Nicole, Andrea, and Alexandra; the dear son of the late Martin D. and Adena Magnuson; and the brother of Jane (the late Clarence) Zelie; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of Robert M. Magnuson; and be it further

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