SR0790 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Mark E. Leipold, who passed away on October 12, 2019 at the age of 59; and

WHEREAS, Mark Leipold was born on April 20, 1960 to Emil and Patricia Leipold and was raised in Belleville; and

WHEREAS, Mark Leipold was a graduate of Northwestern University, Class of 1982; he then studied at the DePaul University College of Law and graduated in 1986; and

WHEREAS, Mark Leipold worked at the Chicago law firm of Gould & Ratner LLP, where he was a longtime partner and chair of the corporate practice; he was committed to his clients and their welfare; he sought to assist all with kindness and respect, while maintaining the highest standards in the legal profession; those who worked with him saw his generous spirit, as well as his dedication to his work; and

WHEREAS, Mark Leipold held leadership positions in many legal and business associations, including the Business Bankruptcy Committee of the American Bar Association's Business Section and the Turnaround Management Association's Chicago/Midwest Chapter; along with his colleagues, he was actively involved in Law Exchange International's global network of firms; and

WHEREAS, Mark Leipold was an adjunct lecturer at the DePaul University College of Law and at the John Marshall Law School; he was able to share his deep knowledge of the law while also being a mentor and an inspiration to the young students; and

WHEREAS, Mark Leipold had varied interests from the time he was young, including cooking, travel, and music, especially from the 1980s; he had a passionate love of science fiction in all mediums; he was a devoted fan of Northwestern Wildcat Football and loved tailgating at home games and, in recent years, traveling to bowl games; and

WHEREAS, Mark Leipold was known for having a warm and kind spirit; he influenced the lives of all he met and had the kind of charisma that lit up a room when he entered; his intelligence, wit, and charm were rivaled by his goodwill and generosity; he had the ability to make you feel like you mattered, whether through reaching out with a caring gesture or a humorous quip; he strived to make people feel recognized and important; and

WHEREAS, Mark Leipold fiercely loved his family, including his pets; he leaves behind many great friends and a legacy of joy; he will be remembered as a good and loving family man, friend, and colleague; and

WHEREAS, Mark Leipold was preceded in death by his parents, Emil and Patricia Leipold; and

WHEREAS, Mark Leipold is survived by his wife, Susan Minor; his children, Anne, Peter, and Jane Leipold; his sisters, Tricia Bartley (David), Lauren Leipold, and Janet Formanek (Robert); his nieces, Kara, Alyson, Sarah, Katie, Chelsea, Kelly, and Jackie; his nephews, John, Nick, and Jack; as well as many great-nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Mark E. Leipold 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 Mark Leipold as an expression of our deepest sympathy.