HR1027 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Gary J. LaPaille of Potomac, Maryland, who passed away on December 1, 2022; and

WHEREAS, Gary LaPaille was born and raised in Chicago; and

WHEREAS, Gary LaPaille served as chairman of the Illinois Democratic Party from 1990 to 1998; during his tenure, he was elected president of the Association of State Democratic Chairs and served as vice chairman of the Democratic National Committee; he also served a term in the Illinois Senate from 1993 to 1995; he started his career in politics working in various staff positions for former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan and was his chief of staff for 12 years prior to entering elected politics; he began his career as a lobbyist after leaving the Illinois Senate and founded Capitol Management Group in 1995, which was acquired by MWH Global in 1999; he moved to Washington, DC to operate his company as a subsidiary and served as senior vice president for government affairs until 2016; and

WHEREAS, Gary LaPaille was a senior advisor at Dentons law firm following his long career in government and politics; and

WHEREAS, Gary LaPaille was an avid golfer and enjoyed playing courses across the country and around the world, including many rounds at his home club of TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm; and

WHEREAS, Gary LaPaille is survived by his mother, Dolores LaPaille; his wife, Christine; his children, Joseph, Samuel, and Grace; and his daughters-in-law, Allison and Irina; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Gary J. LaPaille 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 Gary LaPaille as an expression of our deepest sympathy.